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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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