Leil Selichot 3494 / סליחות 7254

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7254 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 3491 23 Elul 7251
Leil Selichot 3492 25 Elul 7252
Leil Selichot 3493 25 Elul 7253
Leil Selichot 3494 21 Elul 7254
Leil Selichot 3495 25 Elul 7255
Leil Selichot 3496 25 Elul 7256
Leil Selichot 3497 21 Elul 7257
Leil Selichot 3498 23 Elul 7258

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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