Leil Selichot 7517 / סליחות 11277
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11277 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 7514 | 23 Elul 11274 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7515 | 25 Elul 11275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7516 | 20 Elul 11276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7517 | 23 Elul 11277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7518 | 23 Elul 11278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7519 | 25 Elul 11279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7520 | 21 Elul 11280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7521 | 23 Elul 11281 |
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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