Leil Selichot 484 / סְלִיחוֹת 4244

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4244 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 482 21 Elul 4242
Leil Selichot 483 21 Elul 4243
Leil Selichot 484 25 Elul 4244
Leil Selichot 485 25 Elul 4245
Leil Selichot 486 21 Elul 4246
Leil Selichot 487 23 Elul 4247
Leil Selichot 488 25 Elul 4248
Leil Selichot 489 21 Elul 4249
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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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