Leil Selichot 6257 / סליחות 10017

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10017 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 6254 20 Elul 10014
Leil Selichot 6255 23 Elul 10015
Leil Selichot 6256 23 Elul 10016
Leil Selichot 6257 25 Elul 10017
Leil Selichot 6258 21 Elul 10018
Leil Selichot 6259 23 Elul 10019
Leil Selichot 6260 25 Elul 10020
Leil Selichot 6261 20 Elul 10021

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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