Leil Selichot 457 / סליחות 4217

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4217 occurred 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 454 25 Elul 4214
Leil Selichot 455 21 Elul 4215
Leil Selichot 456 21 Elul 4216
Leil Selichot 457 25 Elul 4217
Leil Selichot 458 25 Elul 4218
Leil Selichot 459 21 Elul 4219
Leil Selichot 460 23 Elul 4220
Leil Selichot 461 25 Elul 4221

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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