Leil Selichot 4777 / סליחות 8537

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8537 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 4774 23 Elul 8534
Leil Selichot 4775 25 Elul 8535
Leil Selichot 4776 21 Elul 8536
Leil Selichot 4777 23 Elul 8537
Leil Selichot 4778 25 Elul 8538
Leil Selichot 4779 25 Elul 8539
Leil Selichot 4780 21 Elul 8540
Leil Selichot 4781 25 Elul 8541

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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