Leil Selichot 6167 / סליחות 9927
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9927 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 6164 | 23 Elul 9924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6165 | 25 Elul 9925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6166 | 25 Elul 9926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6167 | 21 Elul 9927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6168 | 25 Elul 9928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6169 | 25 Elul 9929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6170 | 21 Elul 9930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6171 | 23 Elul 9931 |
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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