Leil Selichot 7484 / סליחות 11244

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11244 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 7481 25 Elul 11241
Leil Selichot 7482 21 Elul 11242
Leil Selichot 7483 21 Elul 11243
Leil Selichot 7484 23 Elul 11244
Leil Selichot 7485 20 Elul 11245
Leil Selichot 7486 21 Elul 11246
Leil Selichot 7487 23 Elul 11247
Leil Selichot 7488 25 Elul 11248

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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