Leil Selichot 6887 / סליחות 10647
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10647 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 6884 | 21 Elul 10644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6885 | 23 Elul 10645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6886 | 25 Elul 10646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6887 | 21 Elul 10647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6888 | 21 Elul 10648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6889 | 25 Elul 10649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6890 | 21 Elul 10650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6891 | 21 Elul 10651 |
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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