Leil Selichot 8054 / סליחות 11814
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11814 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 8051 | 21 Elul 11811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8052 | 23 Elul 11812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8053 | 25 Elul 11813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8054 | 21 Elul 11814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8055 | 23 Elul 11815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8056 | 23 Elul 11816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8057 | 20 Elul 11817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8058 | 21 Elul 11818 |
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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