Leil Selichot 8314 / סליחות 12074
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12074 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 8311 | 25 Elul 12071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8312 | 21 Elul 12072 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8313 | 23 Elul 12073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8314 | 25 Elul 12074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8315 | 21 Elul 12075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8316 | 23 Elul 12076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8317 | 25 Elul 12077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8318 | 21 Elul 12078 |
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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