Leil Selichot 5597 / סליחות 9357

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9357 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 5594 25 Elul 9354
Leil Selichot 5595 21 Elul 9355
Leil Selichot 5596 23 Elul 9356
Leil Selichot 5597 25 Elul 9357
Leil Selichot 5598 21 Elul 9358
Leil Selichot 5599 23 Elul 9359
Leil Selichot 5600 25 Elul 9360
Leil Selichot 5601 21 Elul 9361

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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