Leil Selichot 9104 / סליחות 12864

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12864 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 9101 23 Elul 12861
Leil Selichot 9102 25 Elul 12862
Leil Selichot 9103 20 Elul 12863
Leil Selichot 9104 23 Elul 12864
Leil Selichot 9105 25 Elul 12865
Leil Selichot 9106 25 Elul 12866
Leil Selichot 9107 21 Elul 12867
Leil Selichot 9108 25 Elul 12868

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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