Leil Selichot 9664 / סליחות 13424

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13424 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 9661 21 Elul 13421
Leil Selichot 9662 21 Elul 13422
Leil Selichot 9663 23 Elul 13423
Leil Selichot 9664 20 Elul 13424
Leil Selichot 9665 21 Elul 13425
Leil Selichot 9666 23 Elul 13426
Leil Selichot 9667 25 Elul 13427
Leil Selichot 9668 20 Elul 13428

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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