Leil Selichot 684 / סליחות 4444

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4444 occurred 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 681 25 Elul 4441
Leil Selichot 682 21 Elul 4442
Leil Selichot 683 23 Elul 4443
Leil Selichot 684 25 Elul 4444
Leil Selichot 685 21 Elul 4445
Leil Selichot 686 21 Elul 4446
Leil Selichot 687 23 Elul 4447
Leil Selichot 688 20 Elul 4448

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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