Leil Selichot 6907 / סליחות 10667

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10667 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 6904 21 Elul 10664
Leil Selichot 6905 23 Elul 10665
Leil Selichot 6906 25 Elul 10666
Leil Selichot 6907 25 Elul 10667
Leil Selichot 6908 21 Elul 10668
Leil Selichot 6909 25 Elul 10669
Leil Selichot 6910 25 Elul 10670
Leil Selichot 6911 21 Elul 10671

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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