Leil Selichot 3567 / סליחות 7327

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7327 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 3564 25 Elul 7324
Leil Selichot 3565 21 Elul 7325
Leil Selichot 3566 23 Elul 7326
Leil Selichot 3567 25 Elul 7327
Leil Selichot 3568 21 Elul 7328
Leil Selichot 3569 23 Elul 7329
Leil Selichot 3570 25 Elul 7330
Leil Selichot 3571 21 Elul 7331

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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