Leil Selichot 1474 / סליחות 5234

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5234 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 1471 21 Elul 5231
Leil Selichot 1472 25 Elul 5232
Leil Selichot 1473 25 Elul 5233
Leil Selichot 1474 21 Elul 5234
Leil Selichot 1475 23 Elul 5235
Leil Selichot 1476 25 Elul 5236
Leil Selichot 1477 21 Elul 5237
Leil Selichot 1478 23 Elul 5238

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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