Leil Selichot 3037 / סליחות 6797

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6797 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 3034 21 Elul 6794
Leil Selichot 3035 23 Elul 6795
Leil Selichot 3036 20 Elul 6796
Leil Selichot 3037 21 Elul 6797
Leil Selichot 3038 23 Elul 6798
Leil Selichot 3039 25 Elul 6799
Leil Selichot 3040 20 Elul 6800
Leil Selichot 3041 23 Elul 6801

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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