Leil Selichot 937 / סליחות 4697

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4697 occurred 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 934 23 Elul 4694
Leil Selichot 935 20 Elul 4695
Leil Selichot 936 21 Elul 4696
Leil Selichot 937 23 Elul 4697
Leil Selichot 938 25 Elul 4698
Leil Selichot 939 20 Elul 4699
Leil Selichot 940 23 Elul 4700
Leil Selichot 941 23 Elul 4701

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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