Leil Selichot 5237 / סליחות 8997
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8997 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 5234 | 23 Elul 8994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5235 | 25 Elul 8995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5236 | 21 Elul 8996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5237 | 23 Elul 8997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5238 | 25 Elul 8998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5239 | 20 Elul 8999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5240 | 23 Elul 9000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5241 | 23 Elul 9001 |
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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