Leil Selichot 3354 / סליחות 7114

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7114 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3351 21 Elul 7111
Leil Selichot 3352 21 Elul 7112
Leil Selichot 3353 23 Elul 7113
Leil Selichot 3354 25 Elul 7114
Leil Selichot 3355 21 Elul 7115
Leil Selichot 3356 23 Elul 7116
Leil Selichot 3357 25 Elul 7117
Leil Selichot 3358 21 Elul 7118

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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