Leil Selichot 3384 / סליחות 7144

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7144 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 3381 20 Elul 7141
Leil Selichot 3382 21 Elul 7142
Leil Selichot 3383 23 Elul 7143
Leil Selichot 3384 25 Elul 7144
Leil Selichot 3385 20 Elul 7145
Leil Selichot 3386 23 Elul 7146
Leil Selichot 3387 23 Elul 7147
Leil Selichot 3388 25 Elul 7148

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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