Leil Selichot 1937 / סליחות 5697

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5697 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 1934 21 Elul 5694
Leil Selichot 1935 23 Elul 5695
Leil Selichot 1936 25 Elul 5696
Leil Selichot 1937 21 Elul 5697
Leil Selichot 1938 21 Elul 5698
Leil Selichot 1939 25 Elul 5699
Leil Selichot 1940 25 Elul 5700
Leil Selichot 1941 21 Elul 5701

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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