Leil Selichot 1814 / סליחות 5574
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5574 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1811 | 25 Elul 5571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1812 | 21 Elul 5572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1813 | 23 Elul 5573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1814 | 25 Elul 5574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1815 | 25 Elul 5575 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1816 | 21 Elul 5576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1817 | 25 Elul 5577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1818 | 25 Elul 5578 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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