Leil Selichot 3534 / סליחות 7294

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7294 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 3531 21 Elul 7291
Leil Selichot 3532 23 Elul 7292
Leil Selichot 3533 25 Elul 7293
Leil Selichot 3534 20 Elul 7294
Leil Selichot 3535 23 Elul 7295
Leil Selichot 3536 23 Elul 7296
Leil Selichot 3537 25 Elul 7297
Leil Selichot 3538 21 Elul 7298

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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