Leil Selichot 4377 / סליחות 8137
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8137 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 4374 | 23 Elul 8134 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4375 | 23 Elul 8135 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4376 | 20 Elul 8136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4377 | 23 Elul 8137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4378 | 23 Elul 8138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4379 | 25 Elul 8139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4380 | 20 Elul 8140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4381 | 23 Elul 8141 |
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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