Leil Selichot 3367 / סליחות 7127

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7127 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 3364 25 Elul 7124
Leil Selichot 3365 20 Elul 7125
Leil Selichot 3366 23 Elul 7126
Leil Selichot 3367 25 Elul 7127
Leil Selichot 3368 25 Elul 7128
Leil Selichot 3369 21 Elul 7129
Leil Selichot 3370 25 Elul 7130
Leil Selichot 3371 25 Elul 7131

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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