Leil Selichot 7637 / סליחות 11397
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11397 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 7634 | 20 Elul 11394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7635 | 21 Elul 11395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7636 | 23 Elul 11396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7637 | 25 Elul 11397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7638 | 20 Elul 11398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7639 | 23 Elul 11399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7640 | 23 Elul 11400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7641 | 20 Elul 11401 |
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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