Leil Selichot 5994 / סליחות 9754

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9754 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 5991 21 Elul 9751
Leil Selichot 5992 25 Elul 9752
Leil Selichot 5993 25 Elul 9753
Leil Selichot 5994 21 Elul 9754
Leil Selichot 5995 23 Elul 9755
Leil Selichot 5996 25 Elul 9756
Leil Selichot 5997 21 Elul 9757
Leil Selichot 5998 21 Elul 9758

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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