Leil Selichot 3711 / סליחות 7471

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7471 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 3708 23 Elul 7468
Leil Selichot 3709 25 Elul 7469
Leil Selichot 3710 20 Elul 7470
Leil Selichot 3711 23 Elul 7471
Leil Selichot 3712 25 Elul 7472
Leil Selichot 3713 25 Elul 7473
Leil Selichot 3714 21 Elul 7474
Leil Selichot 3715 23 Elul 7475

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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