Leil Selichot 5347 / סליחות 9107

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9107 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 5344 20 Elul 9104
Leil Selichot 5345 23 Elul 9105
Leil Selichot 5346 25 Elul 9106
Leil Selichot 5347 25 Elul 9107
Leil Selichot 5348 21 Elul 9108
Leil Selichot 5349 23 Elul 9109
Leil Selichot 5350 25 Elul 9110
Leil Selichot 5351 21 Elul 9111

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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