Leil Selichot 4117 / סליחות 7877

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7877 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 4114 23 Elul 7874
Leil Selichot 4115 25 Elul 7875
Leil Selichot 4116 21 Elul 7876
Leil Selichot 4117 21 Elul 7877
Leil Selichot 4118 25 Elul 7878
Leil Selichot 4119 21 Elul 7879
Leil Selichot 4120 21 Elul 7880
Leil Selichot 4121 23 Elul 7881

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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