Leil Selichot 7427 / סליחות 11187
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11187 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 7424 | 25 Elul 11184 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7425 | 21 Elul 11185 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7426 | 23 Elul 11186 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7427 | 25 Elul 11187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7428 | 21 Elul 11188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7429 | 21 Elul 11189 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7430 | 25 Elul 11190 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7431 | 25 Elul 11191 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.