Leil Selichot 3887 / סליחות 7647
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7647 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 3884 | 23 Elul 7644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3885 | 25 Elul 7645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3886 | 20 Elul 7646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3887 | 23 Elul 7647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3888 | 25 Elul 7648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3889 | 25 Elul 7649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3890 | 21 Elul 7650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3891 | 25 Elul 7651 |
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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