Leil Selichot 3697 / סליחות 7457

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7457 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 3694 21 Elul 7454
Leil Selichot 3695 25 Elul 7455
Leil Selichot 3696 25 Elul 7456
Leil Selichot 3697 21 Elul 7457
Leil Selichot 3698 23 Elul 7458
Leil Selichot 3699 25 Elul 7459
Leil Selichot 3700 21 Elul 7460
Leil Selichot 3701 23 Elul 7461

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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