Leil Selichot 2707 / סליחות 6467

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6467 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2704 25 Elul 6464
Leil Selichot 2705 21 Elul 6465
Leil Selichot 2706 21 Elul 6466
Leil Selichot 2707 25 Elul 6467
Leil Selichot 2708 25 Elul 6468
Leil Selichot 2709 21 Elul 6469
Leil Selichot 2710 23 Elul 6470
Leil Selichot 2711 25 Elul 6471

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.