Leil Selichot 5454 / סליחות 9214

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9214 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 5451 25 Elul 9211
Leil Selichot 5452 21 Elul 9212
Leil Selichot 5453 21 Elul 9213
Leil Selichot 5454 23 Elul 9214
Leil Selichot 5455 25 Elul 9215
Leil Selichot 5456 21 Elul 9216
Leil Selichot 5457 23 Elul 9217
Leil Selichot 5458 25 Elul 9218

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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