Leil Selichot 1344 / סליחות 5104

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5104 occurred 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 1341 25 Elul 5101
Leil Selichot 1342 21 Elul 5102
Leil Selichot 1343 23 Elul 5103
Leil Selichot 1344 25 Elul 5104
Leil Selichot 1345 21 Elul 5105
Leil Selichot 1346 21 Elul 5106
Leil Selichot 1347 25 Elul 5107
Leil Selichot 1348 21 Elul 5108

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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