Leil Selichot 5297 / סליחות 9057
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9057 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 5294 | 23 Elul 9054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5295 | 23 Elul 9055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5296 | 25 Elul 9056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5297 | 21 Elul 9057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5298 | 23 Elul 9058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5299 | 25 Elul 9059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5300 | 21 Elul 9060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5301 | 21 Elul 9061 |
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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