Leil Selichot 4827 / סליחות 8587
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8587 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 4824 | 23 Elul 8584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4825 | 25 Elul 8585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4826 | 25 Elul 8586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4827 | 21 Elul 8587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4828 | 23 Elul 8588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4829 | 25 Elul 8589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4830 | 21 Elul 8590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4831 | 23 Elul 8591 |
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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