Leil Selichot 244 / סליחות 4004

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4004 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 241 25 Elul 4001
Leil Selichot 242 21 Elul 4002
Leil Selichot 243 23 Elul 4003
Leil Selichot 244 23 Elul 4004
Leil Selichot 245 20 Elul 4005
Leil Selichot 246 23 Elul 4006
Leil Selichot 247 23 Elul 4007
Leil Selichot 248 25 Elul 4008

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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