Leil Selichot 8927 / סליחות 12687

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12687 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 8924 21 Elul 12684
Leil Selichot 8925 23 Elul 12685
Leil Selichot 8926 25 Elul 12686
Leil Selichot 8927 20 Elul 12687
Leil Selichot 8928 23 Elul 12688
Leil Selichot 8929 25 Elul 12689
Leil Selichot 8930 25 Elul 12690
Leil Selichot 8931 21 Elul 12691

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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