Leil Selichot 9587 / סליחות 13347

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13347 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 9584 21 Elul 13344
Leil Selichot 9585 23 Elul 13345
Leil Selichot 9586 25 Elul 13346
Leil Selichot 9587 21 Elul 13347
Leil Selichot 9588 23 Elul 13348
Leil Selichot 9589 25 Elul 13349
Leil Selichot 9590 20 Elul 13350
Leil Selichot 9591 23 Elul 13351

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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