Leil Selichot 7657 / סליחות 11417

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11417 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 7654 25 Elul 11414
Leil Selichot 7655 21 Elul 11415
Leil Selichot 7656 23 Elul 11416
Leil Selichot 7657 25 Elul 11417
Leil Selichot 7658 20 Elul 11418
Leil Selichot 7659 21 Elul 11419
Leil Selichot 7660 23 Elul 11420
Leil Selichot 7661 20 Elul 11421

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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