Leil Selichot 397 / סליחות 4157

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4157 occurred 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 394 20 Elul 4154
Leil Selichot 395 23 Elul 4155
Leil Selichot 396 23 Elul 4156
Leil Selichot 397 25 Elul 4157
Leil Selichot 398 21 Elul 4158
Leil Selichot 399 23 Elul 4159
Leil Selichot 400 25 Elul 4160
Leil Selichot 401 20 Elul 4161

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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