Leil Selichot 7114 / סליחות 10874
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10874 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 7111 | 21 Elul 10871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7112 | 25 Elul 10872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7113 | 20 Elul 10873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7114 | 21 Elul 10874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7115 | 23 Elul 10875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7116 | 25 Elul 10876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7117 | 21 Elul 10877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7118 | 23 Elul 10878 |
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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