Leil Selichot 2697 / סליחות 6457

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6457 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 2694 25 Elul 6454
Leil Selichot 2695 20 Elul 6455
Leil Selichot 2696 23 Elul 6456
Leil Selichot 2697 25 Elul 6457
Leil Selichot 2698 25 Elul 6458
Leil Selichot 2699 21 Elul 6459
Leil Selichot 2700 23 Elul 6460
Leil Selichot 2701 25 Elul 6461

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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