Leil Selichot 9287 / סליחות 13047

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13047 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 9284 25 Elul 13044
Leil Selichot 9285 25 Elul 13045
Leil Selichot 9286 21 Elul 13046
Leil Selichot 9287 23 Elul 13047
Leil Selichot 9288 25 Elul 13048
Leil Selichot 9289 21 Elul 13049
Leil Selichot 9290 23 Elul 13050
Leil Selichot 9291 25 Elul 13051

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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