Leil Selichot 5764 / סליחות 9524

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9524 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 5761 23 Elul 9521
Leil Selichot 5762 23 Elul 9522
Leil Selichot 5763 25 Elul 9523
Leil Selichot 5764 21 Elul 9524
Leil Selichot 5765 23 Elul 9525
Leil Selichot 5766 25 Elul 9526
Leil Selichot 5767 20 Elul 9527
Leil Selichot 5768 23 Elul 9528

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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