Leil Selichot 4937 / סליחות 8697

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8697 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 4934 25 Elul 8694
Leil Selichot 4935 21 Elul 8695
Leil Selichot 4936 23 Elul 8696
Leil Selichot 4937 25 Elul 8697
Leil Selichot 4938 21 Elul 8698
Leil Selichot 4939 23 Elul 8699
Leil Selichot 4940 23 Elul 8700
Leil Selichot 4941 20 Elul 8701

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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