Leil Selichot 834 / סליחות 4594

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4594 occurred 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 831 21 Elul 4591
Leil Selichot 832 23 Elul 4592
Leil Selichot 833 25 Elul 4593
Leil Selichot 834 21 Elul 4594
Leil Selichot 835 23 Elul 4595
Leil Selichot 836 23 Elul 4596
Leil Selichot 837 20 Elul 4597
Leil Selichot 838 21 Elul 4598

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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