Leil Selichot 2187 / סליחות 5947

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5947 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 2184 21 Elul 5944
Leil Selichot 2185 21 Elul 5945
Leil Selichot 2186 25 Elul 5946
Leil Selichot 2187 25 Elul 5947
Leil Selichot 2188 21 Elul 5948
Leil Selichot 2189 23 Elul 5949
Leil Selichot 2190 25 Elul 5950
Leil Selichot 2191 21 Elul 5951

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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