Leil Selichot 904 / סליחות 4664

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4664 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 901 25 Elul 4661
Leil Selichot 902 21 Elul 4662
Leil Selichot 903 23 Elul 4663
Leil Selichot 904 25 Elul 4664
Leil Selichot 905 21 Elul 4665
Leil Selichot 906 21 Elul 4666
Leil Selichot 907 25 Elul 4667
Leil Selichot 908 20 Elul 4668

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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