Leil Selichot 7564 / סליחות 11324

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11324 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 7561 23 Elul 11321
Leil Selichot 7562 23 Elul 11322
Leil Selichot 7563 20 Elul 11323
Leil Selichot 7564 21 Elul 11324
Leil Selichot 7565 23 Elul 11325
Leil Selichot 7566 25 Elul 11326
Leil Selichot 7567 20 Elul 11327
Leil Selichot 7568 23 Elul 11328

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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