Leil Selichot 6097 / סליחות 9857
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9857 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 6094 | 25 Elul 9854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6095 | 21 Elul 9855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6096 | 21 Elul 9856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6097 | 25 Elul 9857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6098 | 20 Elul 9858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6099 | 21 Elul 9859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6100 | 23 Elul 9860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6101 | 25 Elul 9861 |
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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