Leil Selichot 9357 / סליחות 13117
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13117 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 9354 | 21 Elul 13114 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9355 | 25 Elul 13115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9356 | 25 Elul 13116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9357 | 21 Elul 13117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9358 | 23 Elul 13118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9359 | 25 Elul 13119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9360 | 21 Elul 13120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9361 | 21 Elul 13121 |
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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