Leil Selichot 1447 / סליחות 5207

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5207 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 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 1444 21 Elul 5204
Leil Selichot 1445 25 Elul 5205
Leil Selichot 1446 25 Elul 5206
Leil Selichot 1447 21 Elul 5207
Leil Selichot 1448 23 Elul 5208
Leil Selichot 1449 25 Elul 5209
Leil Selichot 1450 21 Elul 5210
Leil Selichot 1451 23 Elul 5211

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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