Leil Selichot 7504 / סליחות 11264

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11264 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 7501 25 Elul 11261
Leil Selichot 7502 25 Elul 11262
Leil Selichot 7503 21 Elul 11263
Leil Selichot 7504 23 Elul 11264
Leil Selichot 7505 25 Elul 11265
Leil Selichot 7506 21 Elul 11266
Leil Selichot 7507 21 Elul 11267
Leil Selichot 7508 25 Elul 11268

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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