Leil Selichot 6777 / סליחות 10537

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10537 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 6774 23 Elul 10534
Leil Selichot 6775 20 Elul 10535
Leil Selichot 6776 23 Elul 10536
Leil Selichot 6777 23 Elul 10537
Leil Selichot 6778 25 Elul 10538
Leil Selichot 6779 21 Elul 10539
Leil Selichot 6780 23 Elul 10540
Leil Selichot 6781 25 Elul 10541

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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