Leil Selichot 4417 / סליחות 8177

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8177 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 4414 21 Elul 8174
Leil Selichot 4415 23 Elul 8175
Leil Selichot 4416 25 Elul 8176
Leil Selichot 4417 21 Elul 8177
Leil Selichot 4418 21 Elul 8178
Leil Selichot 4419 25 Elul 8179
Leil Selichot 4420 20 Elul 8180
Leil Selichot 4421 21 Elul 8181

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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