Leil Selichot 9797 / סליחות 13557

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13557 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 9794 23 Elul 13554
Leil Selichot 9795 23 Elul 13555
Leil Selichot 9796 25 Elul 13556
Leil Selichot 9797 21 Elul 13557
Leil Selichot 9798 23 Elul 13558
Leil Selichot 9799 25 Elul 13559
Leil Selichot 9800 21 Elul 13560
Leil Selichot 9801 23 Elul 13561

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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