Leil Selichot 2457 / סליחות 6217

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6217 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 2454 25 Elul 6214
Leil Selichot 2455 21 Elul 6215
Leil Selichot 2456 23 Elul 6216
Leil Selichot 2457 25 Elul 6217
Leil Selichot 2458 21 Elul 6218
Leil Selichot 2459 21 Elul 6219
Leil Selichot 2460 25 Elul 6220
Leil Selichot 2461 25 Elul 6221

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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