Leil Selichot 1464 / סליחות 5224

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5224 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 1461 23 Elul 5221
Leil Selichot 1462 25 Elul 5222
Leil Selichot 1463 25 Elul 5223
Leil Selichot 1464 21 Elul 5224
Leil Selichot 1465 23 Elul 5225
Leil Selichot 1466 25 Elul 5226
Leil Selichot 1467 21 Elul 5227
Leil Selichot 1468 23 Elul 5228

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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