Leil Selichot 727 / סליחות 4487

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4487 occurred 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 724 23 Elul 4484
Leil Selichot 725 25 Elul 4485
Leil Selichot 726 21 Elul 4486
Leil Selichot 727 23 Elul 4487
Leil Selichot 728 25 Elul 4488
Leil Selichot 729 21 Elul 4489
Leil Selichot 730 21 Elul 4490
Leil Selichot 731 25 Elul 4491

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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