Leil Selichot 1744 / סליחות 5504

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5504 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 1741 21 Elul 5501
Leil Selichot 1742 23 Elul 5502
Leil Selichot 1743 25 Elul 5503
Leil Selichot 1744 21 Elul 5504
Leil Selichot 1745 21 Elul 5505
Leil Selichot 1746 25 Elul 5506
Leil Selichot 1747 20 Elul 5507
Leil Selichot 1748 21 Elul 5508

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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