Leil Selichot 4384 / סליחות 8144

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8144 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 4381 23 Elul 8141
Leil Selichot 4382 25 Elul 8142
Leil Selichot 4383 25 Elul 8143
Leil Selichot 4384 21 Elul 8144
Leil Selichot 4385 25 Elul 8145
Leil Selichot 4386 25 Elul 8146
Leil Selichot 4387 21 Elul 8147
Leil Selichot 4388 23 Elul 8148

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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