Leil Selichot 5817 / סליחות 9577

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9577 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 5814 25 Elul 9574
Leil Selichot 5815 21 Elul 9575
Leil Selichot 5816 23 Elul 9576
Leil Selichot 5817 25 Elul 9577
Leil Selichot 5818 21 Elul 9578
Leil Selichot 5819 23 Elul 9579
Leil Selichot 5820 25 Elul 9580
Leil Selichot 5821 21 Elul 9581

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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