Leil Selichot 8384 / סליחות 12144

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12144 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 8381 23 Elul 12141
Leil Selichot 8382 20 Elul 12142
Leil Selichot 8383 23 Elul 12143
Leil Selichot 8384 23 Elul 12144
Leil Selichot 8385 25 Elul 12145
Leil Selichot 8386 21 Elul 12146
Leil Selichot 8387 23 Elul 12147
Leil Selichot 8388 25 Elul 12148

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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