Leil Selichot 8724 / סליחות 12484

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12484 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 8721 21 Elul 12481
Leil Selichot 8722 23 Elul 12482
Leil Selichot 8723 25 Elul 12483
Leil Selichot 8724 21 Elul 12484
Leil Selichot 8725 23 Elul 12485
Leil Selichot 8726 23 Elul 12486
Leil Selichot 8727 20 Elul 12487
Leil Selichot 8728 23 Elul 12488

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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