Leil Selichot 2274 / סליחות 6034
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6034 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2271 | 25 Elul 6031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2272 | 21 Elul 6032 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2273 | 23 Elul 6033 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2274 | 23 Elul 6034 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2275 | 20 Elul 6035 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2276 | 23 Elul 6036 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2277 | 23 Elul 6037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2278 | 25 Elul 6038 |
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
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