Leil Selichot 1887 / סליחות 5647

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5647 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 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1884 23 Elul 5644
Leil Selichot 1885 25 Elul 5645
Leil Selichot 1886 25 Elul 5646
Leil Selichot 1887 21 Elul 5647
Leil Selichot 1888 25 Elul 5648
Leil Selichot 1889 25 Elul 5649
Leil Selichot 1890 21 Elul 5650
Leil Selichot 1891 23 Elul 5651

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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