Leil Selichot 1414 / סליחות 5174

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5174 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 1411 23 Elul 5171
Leil Selichot 1412 25 Elul 5172
Leil Selichot 1413 21 Elul 5173
Leil Selichot 1414 23 Elul 5174
Leil Selichot 1415 25 Elul 5175
Leil Selichot 1416 20 Elul 5176
Leil Selichot 1417 23 Elul 5177
Leil Selichot 1418 25 Elul 5178

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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