Leil Selichot 8887 / סליחות 12647
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12647 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 8884 | 23 Elul 12644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8885 | 25 Elul 12645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8886 | 25 Elul 12646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8887 | 21 Elul 12647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8888 | 25 Elul 12648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8889 | 25 Elul 12649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8890 | 21 Elul 12650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8891 | 23 Elul 12651 |
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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