Leil Selichot 4737 / סליחות 8497

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8497 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 4734 25 Elul 8494
Leil Selichot 4735 21 Elul 8495
Leil Selichot 4736 21 Elul 8496
Leil Selichot 4737 25 Elul 8497
Leil Selichot 4738 20 Elul 8498
Leil Selichot 4739 21 Elul 8499
Leil Selichot 4740 23 Elul 8500
Leil Selichot 4741 25 Elul 8501

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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