Leil Selichot 5674 / סליחות 9434

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9434 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 5671 25 Elul 9431
Leil Selichot 5672 25 Elul 9432
Leil Selichot 5673 21 Elul 9433
Leil Selichot 5674 25 Elul 9434
Leil Selichot 5675 25 Elul 9435
Leil Selichot 5676 21 Elul 9436
Leil Selichot 5677 23 Elul 9437
Leil Selichot 5678 25 Elul 9438

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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