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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
by Michael Strassfeld
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