Leil Selichot 1097 / סליחות 4857

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4857 occurred 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 1094 25 Elul 4854
Leil Selichot 1095 21 Elul 4855
Leil Selichot 1096 23 Elul 4856
Leil Selichot 1097 25 Elul 4857
Leil Selichot 1098 21 Elul 4858
Leil Selichot 1099 21 Elul 4859
Leil Selichot 1100 25 Elul 4860
Leil Selichot 1101 21 Elul 4861

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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