Leil Selichot 2487 / סליחות 6247

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6247 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2484 25 Elul 6244
Leil Selichot 2485 21 Elul 6245
Leil Selichot 2486 21 Elul 6246
Leil Selichot 2487 25 Elul 6247
Leil Selichot 2488 20 Elul 6248
Leil Selichot 2489 21 Elul 6249
Leil Selichot 2490 23 Elul 6250
Leil Selichot 2491 25 Elul 6251

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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