Leil Selichot 1437 / סליחות 5197
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5197 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1434 | 23 Elul 5194 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1435 | 23 Elul 5195 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1436 | 20 Elul 5196 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1437 | 23 Elul 5197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1438 | 23 Elul 5198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1439 | 25 Elul 5199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1440 | 21 Elul 5200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1441 | 23 Elul 5201 |
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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