Leil Selichot 3654 / סליחות 7414

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7414 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 3651 25 Elul 7411
Leil Selichot 3652 20 Elul 7412
Leil Selichot 3653 21 Elul 7413
Leil Selichot 3654 23 Elul 7414
Leil Selichot 3655 20 Elul 7415
Leil Selichot 3656 21 Elul 7416
Leil Selichot 3657 23 Elul 7417
Leil Selichot 3658 25 Elul 7418

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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