Leil Selichot 5027 / סליחות 8787

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8787 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 5024 23 Elul 8784
Leil Selichot 5025 25 Elul 8785
Leil Selichot 5026 20 Elul 8786
Leil Selichot 5027 23 Elul 8787
Leil Selichot 5028 25 Elul 8788
Leil Selichot 5029 25 Elul 8789
Leil Selichot 5030 21 Elul 8790
Leil Selichot 5031 25 Elul 8791

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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