Leil Selichot 4924 / סליחות 8684

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8684 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 4921 20 Elul 8681
Leil Selichot 4922 23 Elul 8682
Leil Selichot 4923 23 Elul 8683
Leil Selichot 4924 25 Elul 8684
Leil Selichot 4925 21 Elul 8685
Leil Selichot 4926 23 Elul 8686
Leil Selichot 4927 25 Elul 8687
Leil Selichot 4928 21 Elul 8688

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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