Leil Selichot 2627 / סליחות 6387
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6387 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2624 | 20 Elul 6384 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2625 | 23 Elul 6385 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2626 | 25 Elul 6386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2627 | 25 Elul 6387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2628 | 21 Elul 6388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2629 | 25 Elul 6389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2630 | 25 Elul 6390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2631 | 21 Elul 6391 |
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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