Leil Selichot 3124 / סליחות 6884

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6884 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 3121 25 Elul 6881
Leil Selichot 3122 21 Elul 6882
Leil Selichot 3123 25 Elul 6883
Leil Selichot 3124 25 Elul 6884
Leil Selichot 3125 21 Elul 6885
Leil Selichot 3126 23 Elul 6886
Leil Selichot 3127 25 Elul 6887
Leil Selichot 3128 21 Elul 6888

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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