Leil Selichot 7697 / סליחות 11457
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11457 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 7694 | 25 Elul 11454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7695 | 25 Elul 11455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7696 | 21 Elul 11456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7697 | 23 Elul 11457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7698 | 25 Elul 11458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7699 | 21 Elul 11459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7700 | 23 Elul 11460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7701 | 25 Elul 11461 |
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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