Leil Selichot 7034 / סליחות 10794

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10794 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 7031 25 Elul 10791
Leil Selichot 7032 25 Elul 10792
Leil Selichot 7033 21 Elul 10793
Leil Selichot 7034 25 Elul 10794
Leil Selichot 7035 25 Elul 10795
Leil Selichot 7036 21 Elul 10796
Leil Selichot 7037 23 Elul 10797
Leil Selichot 7038 25 Elul 10798

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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