Leil Selichot 8574 / סליחות 12334

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12334 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 8571 25 Elul 12331
Leil Selichot 8572 21 Elul 12332
Leil Selichot 8573 23 Elul 12333
Leil Selichot 8574 25 Elul 12334
Leil Selichot 8575 20 Elul 12335
Leil Selichot 8576 23 Elul 12336
Leil Selichot 8577 23 Elul 12337
Leil Selichot 8578 20 Elul 12338

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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