Leil Selichot 4677 / סליחות 8437

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8437 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 4674 20 Elul 8434
Leil Selichot 4675 23 Elul 8435
Leil Selichot 4676 23 Elul 8436
Leil Selichot 4677 25 Elul 8437
Leil Selichot 4678 21 Elul 8438
Leil Selichot 4679 23 Elul 8439
Leil Selichot 4680 25 Elul 8440
Leil Selichot 4681 21 Elul 8441

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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