Leil Selichot 554 / סליחות 4314

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4314 occurred 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 551 23 Elul 4311
Leil Selichot 552 25 Elul 4312
Leil Selichot 553 25 Elul 4313
Leil Selichot 554 21 Elul 4314
Leil Selichot 555 25 Elul 4315
Leil Selichot 556 25 Elul 4316
Leil Selichot 557 21 Elul 4317
Leil Selichot 558 23 Elul 4318

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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