Leil Selichot 327 / סליחות 4087

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4087 occurred 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 324 23 Elul 4084
Leil Selichot 325 23 Elul 4085
Leil Selichot 326 25 Elul 4086
Leil Selichot 327 21 Elul 4087
Leil Selichot 328 23 Elul 4088
Leil Selichot 329 25 Elul 4089
Leil Selichot 330 21 Elul 4090
Leil Selichot 331 23 Elul 4091

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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