Leil Selichot 4767 / סליחות 8527

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8527 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 4764 25 Elul 8524
Leil Selichot 4765 20 Elul 8525
Leil Selichot 4766 21 Elul 8526
Leil Selichot 4767 23 Elul 8527
Leil Selichot 4768 20 Elul 8528
Leil Selichot 4769 21 Elul 8529
Leil Selichot 4770 23 Elul 8530
Leil Selichot 4771 23 Elul 8531

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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