Leil Selichot 5354 / סליחות 9114
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9114 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 5351 | 21 Elul 9111 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5352 | 23 Elul 9112 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5353 | 25 Elul 9113 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5354 | 21 Elul 9114 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5355 | 21 Elul 9115 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5356 | 25 Elul 9116 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5357 | 20 Elul 9117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5358 | 21 Elul 9118 |
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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