Leil Selichot 2597 / סְלִיחוֹת 6357
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6357 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 2595 | 23 Elul 6355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2596 | 25 Elul 6356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2597 | 20 Elul 6357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2598 | 23 Elul 6358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2599 | 25 Elul 6359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2600 | 20 Elul 6360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2601 | 23 Elul 6361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2602 | 25 Elul 6362 |
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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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