Leil Selichot 4474 / סליחות 8234

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8234 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 4471 20 Elul 8231
Leil Selichot 4472 23 Elul 8232
Leil Selichot 4473 23 Elul 8233
Leil Selichot 4474 20 Elul 8234
Leil Selichot 4475 21 Elul 8235
Leil Selichot 4476 23 Elul 8236
Leil Selichot 4477 25 Elul 8237
Leil Selichot 4478 20 Elul 8238

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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