Leil Selichot 4754 / סליחות 8514

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8514 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 4751 25 Elul 8511
Leil Selichot 4752 20 Elul 8512
Leil Selichot 4753 23 Elul 8513
Leil Selichot 4754 25 Elul 8514
Leil Selichot 4755 25 Elul 8515
Leil Selichot 4756 21 Elul 8516
Leil Selichot 4757 25 Elul 8517
Leil Selichot 4758 25 Elul 8518

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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