Leil Selichot 3227 / סליחות 6987

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6987 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 3224 23 Elul 6984
Leil Selichot 3225 25 Elul 6985
Leil Selichot 3226 21 Elul 6986
Leil Selichot 3227 21 Elul 6987
Leil Selichot 3228 25 Elul 6988
Leil Selichot 3229 20 Elul 6989
Leil Selichot 3230 21 Elul 6990
Leil Selichot 3231 23 Elul 6991

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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