Leil Selichot 8234 / סליחות 11994

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11994 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 8231 23 Elul 11991
Leil Selichot 8232 23 Elul 11992
Leil Selichot 8233 20 Elul 11993
Leil Selichot 8234 23 Elul 11994
Leil Selichot 8235 23 Elul 11995
Leil Selichot 8236 25 Elul 11996
Leil Selichot 8237 20 Elul 11997
Leil Selichot 8238 23 Elul 11998

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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