Leil Selichot 8697 / סליחות 12457
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12457 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 8694 | 21 Elul 12454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8695 | 23 Elul 12455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8696 | 25 Elul 12456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8697 | 21 Elul 12457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8698 | 23 Elul 12458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8699 | 25 Elul 12459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8700 | 20 Elul 12460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8701 | 23 Elul 12461 |
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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