Leil Selichot 6977 / סליחות 10737

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10737 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 6974 25 Elul 10734
Leil Selichot 6975 20 Elul 10735
Leil Selichot 6976 23 Elul 10736
Leil Selichot 6977 25 Elul 10737
Leil Selichot 6978 25 Elul 10738
Leil Selichot 6979 21 Elul 10739
Leil Selichot 6980 25 Elul 10740
Leil Selichot 6981 25 Elul 10741

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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