Leil Selichot 997 / סליחות 4757

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4757 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 994 23 Elul 4754
Leil Selichot 995 25 Elul 4755
Leil Selichot 996 25 Elul 4756
Leil Selichot 997 21 Elul 4757
Leil Selichot 998 23 Elul 4758
Leil Selichot 999 25 Elul 4759
Leil Selichot 1000 21 Elul 4760
Leil Selichot 1001 21 Elul 4761

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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