Leil Selichot 3627 / סליחות 7387
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7387 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 3624 | 25 Elul 7384 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3625 | 21 Elul 7385 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3626 | 21 Elul 7386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3627 | 23 Elul 7387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3628 | 20 Elul 7388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3629 | 21 Elul 7389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3630 | 23 Elul 7390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3631 | 25 Elul 7391 |
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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