Leil Selichot 317 / סליחות 4077

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4077 occurred 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 314 21 Elul 4074
Leil Selichot 315 25 Elul 4075
Leil Selichot 316 20 Elul 4076
Leil Selichot 317 21 Elul 4077
Leil Selichot 318 23 Elul 4078
Leil Selichot 319 20 Elul 4079
Leil Selichot 320 21 Elul 4080
Leil Selichot 321 23 Elul 4081

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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