Leil Selichot 4197 / סליחות 7957

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7957 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 4194 21 Elul 7954
Leil Selichot 4195 23 Elul 7955
Leil Selichot 4196 25 Elul 7956
Leil Selichot 4197 21 Elul 7957
Leil Selichot 4198 23 Elul 7958
Leil Selichot 4199 23 Elul 7959
Leil Selichot 4200 20 Elul 7960
Leil Selichot 4201 21 Elul 7961

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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