Leil Selichot 124 / סליחות 3884

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3884 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 121 23 Elul 3881
Leil Selichot 122 23 Elul 3882
Leil Selichot 123 20 Elul 3883
Leil Selichot 124 21 Elul 3884
Leil Selichot 125 23 Elul 3885
Leil Selichot 126 25 Elul 3886
Leil Selichot 127 20 Elul 3887
Leil Selichot 128 23 Elul 3888

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.