Leil Selichot 3424 / סליחות 7184

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7184 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 3421 25 Elul 7181
Leil Selichot 3422 25 Elul 7182
Leil Selichot 3423 21 Elul 7183
Leil Selichot 3424 25 Elul 7184
Leil Selichot 3425 25 Elul 7185
Leil Selichot 3426 21 Elul 7186
Leil Selichot 3427 23 Elul 7187
Leil Selichot 3428 25 Elul 7188

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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