Leil Selichot 5007 / סליחות 8767

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8767 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 5004 25 Elul 8764
Leil Selichot 5005 25 Elul 8765
Leil Selichot 5006 21 Elul 8766
Leil Selichot 5007 23 Elul 8767
Leil Selichot 5008 25 Elul 8768
Leil Selichot 5009 21 Elul 8769
Leil Selichot 5010 21 Elul 8770
Leil Selichot 5011 25 Elul 8771

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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