Leil Selichot 4437 / סליחות 8197

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8197 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 4434 21 Elul 8194
Leil Selichot 4435 23 Elul 8195
Leil Selichot 4436 25 Elul 8196
Leil Selichot 4437 25 Elul 8197
Leil Selichot 4438 21 Elul 8198
Leil Selichot 4439 25 Elul 8199
Leil Selichot 4440 25 Elul 8200
Leil Selichot 4441 21 Elul 8201

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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