Leil Selichot 2107 / סליחות 5867

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5867 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 2104 23 Elul 5864
Leil Selichot 2105 25 Elul 5865
Leil Selichot 2106 25 Elul 5866
Leil Selichot 2107 21 Elul 5867
Leil Selichot 2108 25 Elul 5868
Leil Selichot 2109 25 Elul 5869
Leil Selichot 2110 21 Elul 5870
Leil Selichot 2111 23 Elul 5871

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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