Leil Selichot 5627 / סליחות 9387
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9387 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 5624 | 25 Elul 9384 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5625 | 21 Elul 9385 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5626 | 21 Elul 9386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5627 | 25 Elul 9387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5628 | 21 Elul 9388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5629 | 21 Elul 9389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5630 | 23 Elul 9390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5631 | 20 Elul 9391 |
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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