Leil Selichot 4067 / סליחות 7827

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7827 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 4064 25 Elul 7824
Leil Selichot 4065 21 Elul 7825
Leil Selichot 4066 21 Elul 7826
Leil Selichot 4067 25 Elul 7827
Leil Selichot 4068 25 Elul 7828
Leil Selichot 4069 21 Elul 7829
Leil Selichot 4070 23 Elul 7830
Leil Selichot 4071 25 Elul 7831

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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