Leil Selichot 2454 / סליחות 6214
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6214 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2451 | 25 Elul 6211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2452 | 21 Elul 6212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2453 | 23 Elul 6213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2454 | 25 Elul 6214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2455 | 21 Elul 6215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2456 | 23 Elul 6216 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2457 | 25 Elul 6217 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2458 | 21 Elul 6218 |
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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