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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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