Leil Selichot 2497 / סְלִיחוֹת 6257
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6257 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2495 | 20 Elul 6255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2496 | 23 Elul 6256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2497 | 23 Elul 6257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2498 | 20 Elul 6258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2499 | 21 Elul 6259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2500 | 23 Elul 6260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2501 | 25 Elul 6261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2502 | 20 Elul 6262 |
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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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