Leil Selichot 147 / סְלִיחוֹת 3907
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3907 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 145 | 23 Elul 3905 | ||
| Leil Selichot 146 | 25 Elul 3906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 147 | 20 Elul 3907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 148 | 23 Elul 3908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 149 | 23 Elul 3909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 150 | 25 Elul 3910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 151 | 21 Elul 3911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 152 | 23 Elul 3912 |
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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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