Leil Selichot 8497 / סליחות 12257
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12257 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 8494 | 21 Elul 12254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8495 | 21 Elul 12255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8496 | 25 Elul 12256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8497 | 20 Elul 12257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8498 | 21 Elul 12258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8499 | 23 Elul 12259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8500 | 20 Elul 12260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8501 | 21 Elul 12261 |
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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