Leil Selichot 6487 / סליחות 10247
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10247 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 6484 | 25 Elul 10244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6485 | 21 Elul 10245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6486 | 25 Elul 10246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6487 | 25 Elul 10247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6488 | 21 Elul 10248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6489 | 23 Elul 10249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6490 | 25 Elul 10250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6491 | 21 Elul 10251 |
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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