Leil Selichot 8754 / סליחות 12514
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12514 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 8751 | 20 Elul 12511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8752 | 23 Elul 12512 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8753 | 23 Elul 12513 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8754 | 25 Elul 12514 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8755 | 21 Elul 12515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8756 | 23 Elul 12516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8757 | 25 Elul 12517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8758 | 21 Elul 12518 |
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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