Leil Selichot 5564 / סליחות 9324

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9324 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 5561 21 Elul 9321
Leil Selichot 5562 23 Elul 9322
Leil Selichot 5563 25 Elul 9323
Leil Selichot 5564 20 Elul 9324
Leil Selichot 5565 23 Elul 9325
Leil Selichot 5566 25 Elul 9326
Leil Selichot 5567 25 Elul 9327
Leil Selichot 5568 21 Elul 9328

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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