Leil Selichot 6637 / סליחות 10397

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10397 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 6634 21 Elul 10394
Leil Selichot 6635 25 Elul 10395
Leil Selichot 6636 25 Elul 10396
Leil Selichot 6637 21 Elul 10397
Leil Selichot 6638 23 Elul 10398
Leil Selichot 6639 25 Elul 10399
Leil Selichot 6640 21 Elul 10400
Leil Selichot 6641 21 Elul 10401

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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