Leil Selichot 2517 / סְלִיחוֹת 6277
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6277 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2515 | 20 Elul 6275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2516 | 21 Elul 6276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2517 | 23 Elul 6277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2518 | 25 Elul 6278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2519 | 21 Elul 6279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2520 | 23 Elul 6280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2521 | 23 Elul 6281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2522 | 20 Elul 6282 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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