Leil Selichot 2657 / סליחות 6417

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6417 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 2654 25 Elul 6414
Leil Selichot 2655 21 Elul 6415
Leil Selichot 2656 25 Elul 6416
Leil Selichot 2657 25 Elul 6417
Leil Selichot 2658 21 Elul 6418
Leil Selichot 2659 23 Elul 6419
Leil Selichot 2660 25 Elul 6420
Leil Selichot 2661 21 Elul 6421

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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