Leil Selichot 7524 / סליחות 11284

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11284 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 7521 23 Elul 11281
Leil Selichot 7522 25 Elul 11282
Leil Selichot 7523 21 Elul 11283
Leil Selichot 7524 23 Elul 11284
Leil Selichot 7525 25 Elul 11285
Leil Selichot 7526 25 Elul 11286
Leil Selichot 7527 21 Elul 11287
Leil Selichot 7528 25 Elul 11288

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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