Leil Selichot 9844 / סליחות 13604

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13604 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 9841 21 Elul 13601
Leil Selichot 9842 23 Elul 13602
Leil Selichot 9843 25 Elul 13603
Leil Selichot 9844 20 Elul 13604
Leil Selichot 9845 23 Elul 13605
Leil Selichot 9846 25 Elul 13606
Leil Selichot 9847 25 Elul 13607
Leil Selichot 9848 21 Elul 13608

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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