Leil Selichot 7447 / סליחות 11207

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11207 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 7444 25 Elul 11204
Leil Selichot 7445 20 Elul 11205
Leil Selichot 7446 23 Elul 11206
Leil Selichot 7447 25 Elul 11207
Leil Selichot 7448 25 Elul 11208
Leil Selichot 7449 21 Elul 11209
Leil Selichot 7450 23 Elul 11210
Leil Selichot 7451 25 Elul 11211

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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