Leil Selichot 4054 / סליחות 7814
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7814 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 4051 | 20 Elul 7811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4052 | 21 Elul 7812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4053 | 23 Elul 7813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4054 | 25 Elul 7814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4055 | 20 Elul 7815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4056 | 23 Elul 7816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4057 | 23 Elul 7817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4058 | 25 Elul 7818 |
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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