Leil Selichot 104 / סליחות 3864

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3864 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 101 23 Elul 3861
Leil Selichot 102 25 Elul 3862
Leil Selichot 103 25 Elul 3863
Leil Selichot 104 21 Elul 3864
Leil Selichot 105 23 Elul 3865
Leil Selichot 106 25 Elul 3866
Leil Selichot 107 21 Elul 3867
Leil Selichot 108 23 Elul 3868

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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