Leil Selichot 4637 / סליחות 8397
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8397 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 4634 | 21 Elul 8394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4635 | 23 Elul 8395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4636 | 25 Elul 8396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4637 | 21 Elul 8397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4638 | 21 Elul 8398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4639 | 25 Elul 8399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4640 | 20 Elul 8400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4641 | 21 Elul 8401 |
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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