Leil Selichot 4557 / סליחות 8317
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8317 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 4554 | 23 Elul 8314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4555 | 25 Elul 8315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4556 | 21 Elul 8316 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4557 | 23 Elul 8317 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4558 | 25 Elul 8318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4559 | 21 Elul 8319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4560 | 21 Elul 8320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4561 | 25 Elul 8321 |
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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