Leil Selichot 8097 / סליחות 11857
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11857 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 8094 | 25 Elul 11854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8095 | 21 Elul 11855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8096 | 23 Elul 11856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8097 | 25 Elul 11857 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8098 | 21 Elul 11858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8099 | 21 Elul 11859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8100 | 25 Elul 11860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8101 | 20 Elul 11861 |
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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