Leil Selichot 5777 / סליחות 9537
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9537 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 5774 | 21 Elul 9534 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5775 | 23 Elul 9535 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5776 | 25 Elul 9536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5777 | 21 Elul 9537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5778 | 21 Elul 9538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5779 | 23 Elul 9539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5780 | 20 Elul 9540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5781 | 21 Elul 9541 |
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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