Leil Selichot 8184 / סליחות 11944

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11944 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 8181 23 Elul 11941
Leil Selichot 8182 20 Elul 11942
Leil Selichot 8183 21 Elul 11943
Leil Selichot 8184 23 Elul 11944
Leil Selichot 8185 25 Elul 11945
Leil Selichot 8186 20 Elul 11946
Leil Selichot 8187 23 Elul 11947
Leil Selichot 8188 25 Elul 11948

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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