Leil Selichot 5910 / סליחות 9670

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9670 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 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
Leil Selichot 5912 25 Elul 9672
Leil Selichot 5913 21 Elul 9673
Leil Selichot 5914 23 Elul 9674

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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