Leil Selichot 3987 / סליחות 7747
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7747 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 3984 | 20 Elul 7744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3985 | 23 Elul 7745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3986 | 25 Elul 7746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3987 | 25 Elul 7747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3988 | 21 Elul 7748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3989 | 25 Elul 7749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3990 | 25 Elul 7750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3991 | 21 Elul 7751 |
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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