Leil Selichot 1597 / סליחות 5357

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5357 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 1594 25 Elul 5354
Leil Selichot 1595 21 Elul 5355
Leil Selichot 1596 21 Elul 5356
Leil Selichot 1597 23 Elul 5357
Leil Selichot 1598 25 Elul 5358
Leil Selichot 1599 21 Elul 5359
Leil Selichot 1600 23 Elul 5360
Leil Selichot 1601 25 Elul 5361

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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