Leil Selichot 8914 / סליחות 12674
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12674 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 8911 | 21 Elul 12671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8912 | 25 Elul 12672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8913 | 25 Elul 12673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8914 | 21 Elul 12674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8915 | 23 Elul 12675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8916 | 25 Elul 12676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8917 | 21 Elul 12677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8918 | 23 Elul 12678 |
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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