Leil Selichot 4147 / סליחות 7907

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7907 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 4144 21 Elul 7904
Leil Selichot 4145 25 Elul 7905
Leil Selichot 4146 20 Elul 7906
Leil Selichot 4147 21 Elul 7907
Leil Selichot 4148 23 Elul 7908
Leil Selichot 4149 20 Elul 7909
Leil Selichot 4150 21 Elul 7910
Leil Selichot 4151 23 Elul 7911

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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