Leil Selichot 9624 / סליחות 13384

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13384 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 9621 21 Elul 13381
Leil Selichot 9622 23 Elul 13382
Leil Selichot 9623 25 Elul 13383
Leil Selichot 9624 20 Elul 13384
Leil Selichot 9625 23 Elul 13385
Leil Selichot 9626 25 Elul 13386
Leil Selichot 9627 25 Elul 13387
Leil Selichot 9628 21 Elul 13388

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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