Leil Selichot 2467 / סליחות 6227

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6227 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 2464 25 Elul 6224
Leil Selichot 2465 21 Elul 6225
Leil Selichot 2466 23 Elul 6226
Leil Selichot 2467 25 Elul 6227
Leil Selichot 2468 20 Elul 6228
Leil Selichot 2469 23 Elul 6229
Leil Selichot 2470 23 Elul 6230
Leil Selichot 2471 20 Elul 6231

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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