Leil Selichot 5974 / סליחות 9734

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9734 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 5971 21 Elul 9731
Leil Selichot 5972 25 Elul 9732
Leil Selichot 5973 21 Elul 9733
Leil Selichot 5974 21 Elul 9734
Leil Selichot 5975 23 Elul 9735
Leil Selichot 5976 25 Elul 9736
Leil Selichot 5977 21 Elul 9737
Leil Selichot 5978 23 Elul 9738

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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