Leil Selichot 3911 / סליחות 7671

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7671 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 3908 23 Elul 7668
Leil Selichot 3909 25 Elul 7669
Leil Selichot 3910 21 Elul 7670
Leil Selichot 3911 23 Elul 7671
Leil Selichot 3912 25 Elul 7672
Leil Selichot 3913 21 Elul 7673
Leil Selichot 3914 23 Elul 7674
Leil Selichot 3915 25 Elul 7675

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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