Leil Selichot 3664 / סליחות 7424

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7424 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 3661 23 Elul 7421
Leil Selichot 3662 25 Elul 7422
Leil Selichot 3663 21 Elul 7423
Leil Selichot 3664 23 Elul 7424
Leil Selichot 3665 25 Elul 7425
Leil Selichot 3666 21 Elul 7426
Leil Selichot 3667 23 Elul 7427
Leil Selichot 3668 25 Elul 7428

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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