Leil Selichot 597 / סְלִיחוֹת 4357
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4357 occurred 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 595 | 23 Elul 4355 | ||
| Leil Selichot 596 | 25 Elul 4356 | ||
| Leil Selichot 597 | 25 Elul 4357 | ||
| Leil Selichot 598 | 21 Elul 4358 | ||
| Leil Selichot 599 | 23 Elul 4359 | ||
| Leil Selichot 600 | 25 Elul 4360 | ||
| Leil Selichot 601 | 21 Elul 4361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 602 | 23 Elul 4362 |
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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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