Leil Selichot 8457 / סליחות 12217
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12217 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 8454 | 23 Elul 12214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8455 | 23 Elul 12215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8456 | 20 Elul 12216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8457 | 21 Elul 12217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8458 | 23 Elul 12218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8459 | 25 Elul 12219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8460 | 20 Elul 12220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8461 | 23 Elul 12221 |
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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