Leil Selichot 4684 / סליחות 8444

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8444 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 4681 21 Elul 8441
Leil Selichot 4682 23 Elul 8442
Leil Selichot 4683 25 Elul 8443
Leil Selichot 4684 25 Elul 8444
Leil Selichot 4685 21 Elul 8445
Leil Selichot 4686 25 Elul 8446
Leil Selichot 4687 25 Elul 8447
Leil Selichot 4688 21 Elul 8448

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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