Leil Selichot 7354 / סליחות 11114

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11114 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 7351 21 Elul 11111
Leil Selichot 7352 25 Elul 11112
Leil Selichot 7353 25 Elul 11113
Leil Selichot 7354 21 Elul 11114
Leil Selichot 7355 23 Elul 11115
Leil Selichot 7356 25 Elul 11116
Leil Selichot 7357 21 Elul 11117
Leil Selichot 7358 21 Elul 11118

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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