Leil Selichot 2324 / סליחות 6084

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6084 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2321 23 Elul 6081
Leil Selichot 2322 20 Elul 6082
Leil Selichot 2323 21 Elul 6083
Leil Selichot 2324 23 Elul 6084
Leil Selichot 2325 25 Elul 6085
Leil Selichot 2326 20 Elul 6086
Leil Selichot 2327 23 Elul 6087
Leil Selichot 2328 23 Elul 6088

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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