Leil Selichot 1797 / סליחות 5557

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5557 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 1794 25 Elul 5554
Leil Selichot 1795 21 Elul 5555
Leil Selichot 1796 21 Elul 5556
Leil Selichot 1797 25 Elul 5557
Leil Selichot 1798 20 Elul 5558
Leil Selichot 1799 21 Elul 5559
Leil Selichot 1800 23 Elul 5560
Leil Selichot 1801 20 Elul 5561

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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