Leil Selichot 8994 / סליחות 12754

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12754 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 8991 21 Elul 12751
Leil Selichot 8992 21 Elul 12752
Leil Selichot 8993 23 Elul 12753
Leil Selichot 8994 20 Elul 12754
Leil Selichot 8995 21 Elul 12755
Leil Selichot 8996 23 Elul 12756
Leil Selichot 8997 25 Elul 12757
Leil Selichot 8998 20 Elul 12758

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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