Leil Selichot 6177 / סליחות 9937
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9937 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 6174 | 23 Elul 9934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6175 | 25 Elul 9935 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6176 | 20 Elul 9936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6177 | 21 Elul 9937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6178 | 23 Elul 9938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6179 | 20 Elul 9939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6180 | 21 Elul 9940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6181 | 23 Elul 9941 |
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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