Leil Selichot 1314 / סליחות 5074

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5074 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 1311 20 Elul 5071
Leil Selichot 1312 23 Elul 5072
Leil Selichot 1313 23 Elul 5073
Leil Selichot 1314 25 Elul 5074
Leil Selichot 1315 21 Elul 5075
Leil Selichot 1316 23 Elul 5076
Leil Selichot 1317 25 Elul 5077
Leil Selichot 1318 21 Elul 5078

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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