Leil Selichot 6344 / סליחות 10104

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10104 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 6341 25 Elul 10101
Leil Selichot 6342 21 Elul 10102
Leil Selichot 6343 21 Elul 10103
Leil Selichot 6344 25 Elul 10104
Leil Selichot 6345 20 Elul 10105
Leil Selichot 6346 21 Elul 10106
Leil Selichot 6347 23 Elul 10107
Leil Selichot 6348 25 Elul 10108

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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