Leil Selichot 5637 / סליחות 9397
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9397 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 5634 | 25 Elul 9394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5635 | 20 Elul 9395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5636 | 23 Elul 9396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5637 | 23 Elul 9397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5638 | 25 Elul 9398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5639 | 21 Elul 9399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5640 | 23 Elul 9400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5641 | 25 Elul 9401 |
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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