Leil Selichot 5307 / סליחות 9067

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9067 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 5304 21 Elul 9064
Leil Selichot 5305 23 Elul 9065
Leil Selichot 5306 25 Elul 9066
Leil Selichot 5307 21 Elul 9067
Leil Selichot 5308 23 Elul 9068
Leil Selichot 5309 25 Elul 9069
Leil Selichot 5310 20 Elul 9070
Leil Selichot 5311 21 Elul 9071

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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