Leil Selichot 5747 / סליחות 9507

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9507 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 5744 21 Elul 9504
Leil Selichot 5745 25 Elul 9505
Leil Selichot 5746 25 Elul 9506
Leil Selichot 5747 21 Elul 9507
Leil Selichot 5748 23 Elul 9508
Leil Selichot 5749 25 Elul 9509
Leil Selichot 5750 21 Elul 9510
Leil Selichot 5751 21 Elul 9511

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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