Leil Selichot 8857 / סליחות 12617
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12617 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 8854 | 23 Elul 12614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8855 | 25 Elul 12615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8856 | 20 Elul 12616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8857 | 23 Elul 12617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8858 | 25 Elul 12618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8859 | 25 Elul 12619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8860 | 21 Elul 12620 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8861 | 25 Elul 12621 |
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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