Leil Selichot 767 / סְלִיחוֹת 4527
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4527 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 765 | 23 Elul 4525 | ||
| Leil Selichot 766 | 20 Elul 4526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 767 | 23 Elul 4527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 768 | 23 Elul 4528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 769 | 25 Elul 4529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 770 | 20 Elul 4530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 771 | 23 Elul 4531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 772 | 25 Elul 4532 |
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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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