Leil Selichot 8997 / סליחות 12757
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12757 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 8994 | 20 Elul 12754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8995 | 21 Elul 12755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8996 | 23 Elul 12756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8997 | 25 Elul 12757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8998 | 20 Elul 12758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8999 | 23 Elul 12759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9000 | 23 Elul 12760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9001 | 25 Elul 12761 |
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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