Leil Selichot 9027 / סליחות 12787
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12787 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 9024 | 25 Elul 12784 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9025 | 20 Elul 12785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9026 | 23 Elul 12786 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9027 | 23 Elul 12787 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9028 | 25 Elul 12788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9029 | 21 Elul 12789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9030 | 23 Elul 12790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9031 | 25 Elul 12791 |
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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