Leil Selichot 937 / סְלִיחוֹת 4697
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4697 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 935 | 20 Elul 4695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 936 | 21 Elul 4696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 937 | 23 Elul 4697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 938 | 25 Elul 4698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 939 | 20 Elul 4699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 940 | 23 Elul 4700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 941 | 23 Elul 4701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 942 | 25 Elul 4702 |
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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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