Leil Selichot 8617 / סליחות 12377

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12377 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 8614 25 Elul 12374
Leil Selichot 8615 25 Elul 12375
Leil Selichot 8616 21 Elul 12376
Leil Selichot 8617 23 Elul 12377
Leil Selichot 8618 25 Elul 12378
Leil Selichot 8619 21 Elul 12379
Leil Selichot 8620 21 Elul 12380
Leil Selichot 8621 25 Elul 12381

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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