Leil Selichot 6247 / סליחות 10007

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10007 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 6244 21 Elul 10004
Leil Selichot 6245 21 Elul 10005
Leil Selichot 6246 25 Elul 10006
Leil Selichot 6247 20 Elul 10007
Leil Selichot 6248 21 Elul 10008
Leil Selichot 6249 23 Elul 10009
Leil Selichot 6250 20 Elul 10010
Leil Selichot 6251 21 Elul 10011

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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