Leil Selichot 9504 / סליחות 13264

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13264 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 9501 25 Elul 13261
Leil Selichot 9502 25 Elul 13262
Leil Selichot 9503 21 Elul 13263
Leil Selichot 9504 25 Elul 13264
Leil Selichot 9505 25 Elul 13265
Leil Selichot 9506 21 Elul 13266
Leil Selichot 9507 23 Elul 13267
Leil Selichot 9508 25 Elul 13268

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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