Leil Selichot 3877 / סליחות 7637

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7637 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 3874 23 Elul 7634
Leil Selichot 3875 20 Elul 7635
Leil Selichot 3876 21 Elul 7636
Leil Selichot 3877 23 Elul 7637
Leil Selichot 3878 25 Elul 7638
Leil Selichot 3879 20 Elul 7639
Leil Selichot 3880 23 Elul 7640
Leil Selichot 3881 23 Elul 7641

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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