Leil Selichot 4884 / סליחות 8644

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8644 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 4881 21 Elul 8641
Leil Selichot 4882 23 Elul 8642
Leil Selichot 4883 25 Elul 8643
Leil Selichot 4884 21 Elul 8644
Leil Selichot 4885 21 Elul 8645
Leil Selichot 4886 25 Elul 8646
Leil Selichot 4887 21 Elul 8647
Leil Selichot 4888 21 Elul 8648

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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