Leil Selichot 5887 / סליחות 9647
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9647 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 5884 | 23 Elul 9644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5885 | 20 Elul 9645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5886 | 23 Elul 9646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5887 | 23 Elul 9647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5888 | 25 Elul 9648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5889 | 21 Elul 9649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5890 | 23 Elul 9650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5891 | 25 Elul 9651 |
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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