Leil Selichot 3867 / סליחות 7627

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7627 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 3864 25 Elul 7624
Leil Selichot 3865 25 Elul 7625
Leil Selichot 3866 21 Elul 7626
Leil Selichot 3867 23 Elul 7627
Leil Selichot 3868 25 Elul 7628
Leil Selichot 3869 21 Elul 7629
Leil Selichot 3870 21 Elul 7630
Leil Selichot 3871 25 Elul 7631

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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