Leil Selichot 5494 / סליחות 9254

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9254 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 5491 23 Elul 9251
Leil Selichot 5492 25 Elul 9252
Leil Selichot 5493 20 Elul 9253
Leil Selichot 5494 23 Elul 9254
Leil Selichot 5495 25 Elul 9255
Leil Selichot 5496 25 Elul 9256
Leil Selichot 5497 21 Elul 9257
Leil Selichot 5498 25 Elul 9258

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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