Leil Selichot 8911 / סליחות 12671

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12671 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 8908 23 Elul 12668
Leil Selichot 8909 25 Elul 12669
Leil Selichot 8910 21 Elul 12670
Leil Selichot 8911 21 Elul 12671
Leil Selichot 8912 25 Elul 12672
Leil Selichot 8913 25 Elul 12673
Leil Selichot 8914 21 Elul 12674
Leil Selichot 8915 23 Elul 12675

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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