Leil Selichot 3157 / סליחות 6917

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6917 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 3154 25 Elul 6914
Leil Selichot 3155 21 Elul 6915
Leil Selichot 3156 21 Elul 6916
Leil Selichot 3157 25 Elul 6917
Leil Selichot 3158 20 Elul 6918
Leil Selichot 3159 21 Elul 6919
Leil Selichot 3160 23 Elul 6920
Leil Selichot 3161 20 Elul 6921

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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