Leil Selichot 4537 / סליחות 8297

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8297 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 4534 25 Elul 8294
Leil Selichot 4535 25 Elul 8295
Leil Selichot 4536 21 Elul 8296
Leil Selichot 4537 23 Elul 8297
Leil Selichot 4538 25 Elul 8298
Leil Selichot 4539 21 Elul 8299
Leil Selichot 4540 23 Elul 8300
Leil Selichot 4541 25 Elul 8301

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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