Leil Selichot 2174 / סליחות 5934

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5934 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 2171 21 Elul 5931
Leil Selichot 2172 23 Elul 5932
Leil Selichot 2173 20 Elul 5933
Leil Selichot 2174 21 Elul 5934
Leil Selichot 2175 23 Elul 5935
Leil Selichot 2176 23 Elul 5936
Leil Selichot 2177 20 Elul 5937
Leil Selichot 2178 23 Elul 5938

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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