Leil Selichot 587 / סְלִיחוֹת 4347
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4347 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 585 | 23 Elul 4345 | ||
| Leil Selichot 586 | 25 Elul 4346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 587 | 21 Elul 4347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 588 | 23 Elul 4348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 589 | 23 Elul 4349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 590 | 20 Elul 4350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 591 | 21 Elul 4351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 592 | 23 Elul 4352 |
Advertisement
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.