Leil Selichot 7347 / סליחות 11107

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11107 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 7344 21 Elul 11104
Leil Selichot 7345 23 Elul 11105
Leil Selichot 7346 25 Elul 11106
Leil Selichot 7347 20 Elul 11107
Leil Selichot 7348 23 Elul 11108
Leil Selichot 7349 25 Elul 11109
Leil Selichot 7350 25 Elul 11110
Leil Selichot 7351 21 Elul 11111

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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