Leil Selichot 5647 / סליחות 9407

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9407 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 5644 25 Elul 9404
Leil Selichot 5645 25 Elul 9405
Leil Selichot 5646 21 Elul 9406
Leil Selichot 5647 25 Elul 9407
Leil Selichot 5648 25 Elul 9408
Leil Selichot 5649 21 Elul 9409
Leil Selichot 5650 23 Elul 9410
Leil Selichot 5651 25 Elul 9411

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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