Leil Selichot 4127 / סליחות 7887

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7887 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 4124 23 Elul 7884
Leil Selichot 4125 25 Elul 7885
Leil Selichot 4126 20 Elul 7886
Leil Selichot 4127 23 Elul 7887
Leil Selichot 4128 23 Elul 7888
Leil Selichot 4129 25 Elul 7889
Leil Selichot 4130 21 Elul 7890
Leil Selichot 4131 23 Elul 7891

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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