Leil Selichot 8334 / סליחות 12094

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12094 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 8331 20 Elul 12091
Leil Selichot 8332 21 Elul 12092
Leil Selichot 8333 23 Elul 12093
Leil Selichot 8334 25 Elul 12094
Leil Selichot 8335 20 Elul 12095
Leil Selichot 8336 23 Elul 12096
Leil Selichot 8337 25 Elul 12097
Leil Selichot 8338 25 Elul 12098

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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