Leil Selichot 6374 / סליחות 10134

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10134 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 6371 23 Elul 10131
Leil Selichot 6372 20 Elul 10132
Leil Selichot 6373 21 Elul 10133
Leil Selichot 6374 23 Elul 10134
Leil Selichot 6375 25 Elul 10135
Leil Selichot 6376 21 Elul 10136
Leil Selichot 6377 23 Elul 10137
Leil Selichot 6378 23 Elul 10138

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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