Leil Selichot 4887 / סליחות 8647
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8647 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 4884 | 21 Elul 8644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4885 | 21 Elul 8645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4886 | 25 Elul 8646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4887 | 21 Elul 8647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4888 | 21 Elul 8648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4889 | 23 Elul 8649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4890 | 20 Elul 8650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4891 | 21 Elul 8651 |
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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