Leil Selichot 617 / סליחות 4377

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4377 occurred 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 614 20 Elul 4374
Leil Selichot 615 23 Elul 4375
Leil Selichot 616 23 Elul 4376
Leil Selichot 617 20 Elul 4377
Leil Selichot 618 21 Elul 4378
Leil Selichot 619 23 Elul 4379
Leil Selichot 620 25 Elul 4380
Leil Selichot 621 20 Elul 4381

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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