Leil Selichot 3137 / סליחות 6897

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6897 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 3134 20 Elul 6894
Leil Selichot 3135 21 Elul 6895
Leil Selichot 3136 23 Elul 6896
Leil Selichot 3137 25 Elul 6897
Leil Selichot 3138 20 Elul 6898
Leil Selichot 3139 23 Elul 6899
Leil Selichot 3140 23 Elul 6900
Leil Selichot 3141 25 Elul 6901

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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