Leil Selichot 2287 / סליחות 6047
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6047 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2284 | 25 Elul 6044 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2285 | 25 Elul 6045 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2286 | 21 Elul 6046 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2287 | 23 Elul 6047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2288 | 25 Elul 6048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2289 | 21 Elul 6049 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2290 | 21 Elul 6050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2291 | 25 Elul 6051 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.