Leil Selichot 8037 / סליחות 11797
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11797 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 8034 | 21 Elul 11794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8035 | 23 Elul 11795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8036 | 25 Elul 11796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8037 | 20 Elul 11797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8038 | 23 Elul 11798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8039 | 23 Elul 11799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8040 | 25 Elul 11800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8041 | 21 Elul 11801 |
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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