Leil Selichot 4247 / סליחות 8007

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8007 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 4244 20 Elul 8004
Leil Selichot 4245 21 Elul 8005
Leil Selichot 4246 23 Elul 8006
Leil Selichot 4247 25 Elul 8007
Leil Selichot 4248 21 Elul 8008
Leil Selichot 4249 23 Elul 8009
Leil Selichot 4250 25 Elul 8010
Leil Selichot 4251 20 Elul 8011

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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