Leil Selichot 9217 / סליחות 12977

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12977 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 9214 20 Elul 12974
Leil Selichot 9215 21 Elul 12975
Leil Selichot 9216 23 Elul 12976
Leil Selichot 9217 25 Elul 12977
Leil Selichot 9218 21 Elul 12978
Leil Selichot 9219 23 Elul 12979
Leil Selichot 9220 23 Elul 12980
Leil Selichot 9221 20 Elul 12981

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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