Leil Selichot 9874 / סליחות 13634

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13634 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 9871 20 Elul 13631
Leil Selichot 9872 23 Elul 13632
Leil Selichot 9873 25 Elul 13633
Leil Selichot 9874 25 Elul 13634
Leil Selichot 9875 21 Elul 13635
Leil Selichot 9876 25 Elul 13636
Leil Selichot 9877 25 Elul 13637
Leil Selichot 9878 21 Elul 13638

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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