Leil Selichot 7667 / סליחות 11427

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11427 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 7664 25 Elul 11424
Leil Selichot 7665 20 Elul 11425
Leil Selichot 7666 23 Elul 11426
Leil Selichot 7667 23 Elul 11427
Leil Selichot 7668 25 Elul 11428
Leil Selichot 7669 21 Elul 11429
Leil Selichot 7670 23 Elul 11430
Leil Selichot 7671 25 Elul 11431

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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