Leil Selichot 4207 / סליחות 7967

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7967 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 4204 20 Elul 7964
Leil Selichot 4205 23 Elul 7965
Leil Selichot 4206 25 Elul 7966
Leil Selichot 4207 25 Elul 7967
Leil Selichot 4208 21 Elul 7968
Leil Selichot 4209 23 Elul 7969
Leil Selichot 4210 25 Elul 7970
Leil Selichot 4211 21 Elul 7971

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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