Leil Selichot 5074 / סליחות 8834

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8834 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 5071 23 Elul 8831
Leil Selichot 5072 25 Elul 8832
Leil Selichot 5073 25 Elul 8833
Leil Selichot 5074 21 Elul 8834
Leil Selichot 5075 23 Elul 8835
Leil Selichot 5076 25 Elul 8836
Leil Selichot 5077 21 Elul 8837
Leil Selichot 5078 23 Elul 8838

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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