Leil Selichot 7374 / סליחות 11134
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11134 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 7371 | 21 Elul 11131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7372 | 23 Elul 11132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7373 | 25 Elul 11133 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7374 | 20 Elul 11134 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7375 | 23 Elul 11135 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7376 | 25 Elul 11136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7377 | 25 Elul 11137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7378 | 21 Elul 11138 |
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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