Leil Selichot 6947 / סליחות 10707

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10707 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 6944 20 Elul 10704
Leil Selichot 6945 21 Elul 10705
Leil Selichot 6946 23 Elul 10706
Leil Selichot 6947 20 Elul 10707
Leil Selichot 6948 21 Elul 10708
Leil Selichot 6949 23 Elul 10709
Leil Selichot 6950 25 Elul 10710
Leil Selichot 6951 20 Elul 10711

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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