Leil Selichot 5047 / סליחות 8807

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8807 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 5044 23 Elul 8804
Leil Selichot 5045 23 Elul 8805
Leil Selichot 5046 25 Elul 8806
Leil Selichot 5047 21 Elul 8807
Leil Selichot 5048 23 Elul 8808
Leil Selichot 5049 25 Elul 8809
Leil Selichot 5050 21 Elul 8810
Leil Selichot 5051 23 Elul 8811

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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