Leil Selichot 6584 / סליחות 10344

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10344 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 6581 25 Elul 10341
Leil Selichot 6582 25 Elul 10342
Leil Selichot 6583 21 Elul 10343
Leil Selichot 6584 23 Elul 10344
Leil Selichot 6585 25 Elul 10345
Leil Selichot 6586 21 Elul 10346
Leil Selichot 6587 23 Elul 10347
Leil Selichot 6588 25 Elul 10348

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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