Leil Selichot 2067 / סליחות 5827

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5827 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 2064 25 Elul 5824
Leil Selichot 2065 25 Elul 5825
Leil Selichot 2066 21 Elul 5826
Leil Selichot 2067 23 Elul 5827
Leil Selichot 2068 25 Elul 5828
Leil Selichot 2069 21 Elul 5829
Leil Selichot 2070 23 Elul 5830
Leil Selichot 2071 25 Elul 5831

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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