Leil Selichot 2497 / סליחות 6257

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6257 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 2494 25 Elul 6254
Leil Selichot 2495 20 Elul 6255
Leil Selichot 2496 23 Elul 6256
Leil Selichot 2497 23 Elul 6257
Leil Selichot 2498 20 Elul 6258
Leil Selichot 2499 21 Elul 6259
Leil Selichot 2500 23 Elul 6260
Leil Selichot 2501 25 Elul 6261

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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