Leil Selichot 4174 / סליחות 7934

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7934 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 4171 21 Elul 7931
Leil Selichot 4172 25 Elul 7932
Leil Selichot 4173 20 Elul 7933
Leil Selichot 4174 21 Elul 7934
Leil Selichot 4175 23 Elul 7935
Leil Selichot 4176 20 Elul 7936
Leil Selichot 4177 21 Elul 7937
Leil Selichot 4178 23 Elul 7938

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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