Leil Selichot 7837 / סליחות 11597
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11597 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 7834 | 20 Elul 11594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7835 | 23 Elul 11595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7836 | 23 Elul 11596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7837 | 20 Elul 11597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7838 | 21 Elul 11598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7839 | 23 Elul 11599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7840 | 25 Elul 11600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7841 | 20 Elul 11601 |
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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