Leil Selichot 6617 / סליחות 10377
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10377 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 6614 | 23 Elul 10374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6615 | 25 Elul 10375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6616 | 21 Elul 10376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6617 | 21 Elul 10377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6618 | 25 Elul 10378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6619 | 20 Elul 10379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6620 | 21 Elul 10380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6621 | 23 Elul 10381 |
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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