Leil Selichot 4237 / סליחות 7997
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7997 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 4234 | 25 Elul 7994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4235 | 21 Elul 7995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4236 | 25 Elul 7996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4237 | 25 Elul 7997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4238 | 21 Elul 7998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4239 | 23 Elul 7999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4240 | 25 Elul 8000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4241 | 21 Elul 8001 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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