Leil Selichot 4617 / סליחות 8377

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8377 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 4614 21 Elul 8374
Leil Selichot 4615 23 Elul 8375
Leil Selichot 4616 20 Elul 8376
Leil Selichot 4617 21 Elul 8377
Leil Selichot 4618 23 Elul 8378
Leil Selichot 4619 25 Elul 8379
Leil Selichot 4620 21 Elul 8380
Leil Selichot 4621 23 Elul 8381

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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