Leil Selichot 5037 / סליחות 8797
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8797 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 5034 | 23 Elul 8794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5035 | 25 Elul 8795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5036 | 21 Elul 8796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5037 | 21 Elul 8797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5038 | 23 Elul 8798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5039 | 20 Elul 8799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5040 | 21 Elul 8800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5041 | 23 Elul 8801 |
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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