Leil Selichot 9427 / סליחות 13187
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13187 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 9424 | 25 Elul 13184 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9425 | 21 Elul 13185 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9426 | 23 Elul 13186 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9427 | 25 Elul 13187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9428 | 21 Elul 13188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9429 | 23 Elul 13189 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9430 | 25 Elul 13190 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9431 | 21 Elul 13191 |
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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