Leil Selichot 4077 / סליחות 7837

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7837 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 4074 25 Elul 7834
Leil Selichot 4075 20 Elul 7835
Leil Selichot 4076 21 Elul 7836
Leil Selichot 4077 23 Elul 7837
Leil Selichot 4078 20 Elul 7838
Leil Selichot 4079 21 Elul 7839
Leil Selichot 4080 23 Elul 7840
Leil Selichot 4081 25 Elul 7841

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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