Leil Selichot 2477 / סליחות 6237

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6237 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 2474 25 Elul 6234
Leil Selichot 2475 20 Elul 6235
Leil Selichot 2476 23 Elul 6236
Leil Selichot 2477 25 Elul 6237
Leil Selichot 2478 25 Elul 6238
Leil Selichot 2479 21 Elul 6239
Leil Selichot 2480 23 Elul 6240
Leil Selichot 2481 25 Elul 6241

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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