Leil Selichot 4247 / סליחות 8007
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8007 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 4244 | 20 Elul 8004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4245 | 21 Elul 8005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4246 | 23 Elul 8006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4247 | 25 Elul 8007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4248 | 21 Elul 8008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4249 | 23 Elul 8009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4250 | 25 Elul 8010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4251 | 20 Elul 8011 |
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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