Leil Selichot 3487 / סליחות 7247
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7247 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 3484 | 23 Elul 7244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3485 | 23 Elul 7245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3486 | 20 Elul 7246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3487 | 21 Elul 7247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3488 | 23 Elul 7248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3489 | 25 Elul 7249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3490 | 20 Elul 7250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3491 | 23 Elul 7251 |
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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