Leil Selichot 1697 / סליחות 5457

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5457 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 1694 21 Elul 5454
Leil Selichot 1695 23 Elul 5455
Leil Selichot 1696 25 Elul 5456
Leil Selichot 1697 21 Elul 5457
Leil Selichot 1698 23 Elul 5458
Leil Selichot 1699 25 Elul 5459
Leil Selichot 1700 20 Elul 5460
Leil Selichot 1701 21 Elul 5461

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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