Leil Selichot 2337 / סליחות 6097

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6097 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 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 2334 23 Elul 6094
Leil Selichot 2335 25 Elul 6095
Leil Selichot 2336 21 Elul 6096
Leil Selichot 2337 21 Elul 6097
Leil Selichot 2338 25 Elul 6098
Leil Selichot 2339 25 Elul 6099
Leil Selichot 2340 21 Elul 6100
Leil Selichot 2341 23 Elul 6101

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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