Leil Selichot 527 / סליחות 4287

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4287 occurred 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 524 23 Elul 4284
Leil Selichot 525 25 Elul 4285
Leil Selichot 526 25 Elul 4286
Leil Selichot 527 21 Elul 4287
Leil Selichot 528 25 Elul 4288
Leil Selichot 529 25 Elul 4289
Leil Selichot 530 21 Elul 4290
Leil Selichot 531 23 Elul 4291

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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