Leil Selichot 2607 / סליחות 6367

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6367 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 2604 21 Elul 6364
Leil Selichot 2605 23 Elul 6365
Leil Selichot 2606 25 Elul 6366
Leil Selichot 2607 21 Elul 6367
Leil Selichot 2608 21 Elul 6368
Leil Selichot 2609 25 Elul 6369
Leil Selichot 2610 21 Elul 6370
Leil Selichot 2611 21 Elul 6371

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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