Leil Selichot 2444 / סליחות 6204

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6204 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 2441 21 Elul 6201
Leil Selichot 2442 21 Elul 6202
Leil Selichot 2443 23 Elul 6203
Leil Selichot 2444 20 Elul 6204
Leil Selichot 2445 21 Elul 6205
Leil Selichot 2446 23 Elul 6206
Leil Selichot 2447 25 Elul 6207
Leil Selichot 2448 20 Elul 6208

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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