Leil Selichot 4717 / סליחות 8477

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8477 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 4714 25 Elul 8474
Leil Selichot 4715 21 Elul 8475
Leil Selichot 4716 23 Elul 8476
Leil Selichot 4717 25 Elul 8477
Leil Selichot 4718 20 Elul 8478
Leil Selichot 4719 23 Elul 8479
Leil Selichot 4720 23 Elul 8480
Leil Selichot 4721 20 Elul 8481

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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