Leil Selichot 5907 / סליחות 9667

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9667 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 5904 23 Elul 9664
Leil Selichot 5905 20 Elul 9665
Leil Selichot 5906 21 Elul 9666
Leil Selichot 5907 23 Elul 9667
Leil Selichot 5908 25 Elul 9668
Leil Selichot 5909 20 Elul 9669
Leil Selichot 5910 23 Elul 9670
Leil Selichot 5911 23 Elul 9671

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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