Leil Selichot 8954 / סליחות 12714
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12714 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 8951 | 21 Elul 12711 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8952 | 23 Elul 12712 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8953 | 25 Elul 12713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8954 | 20 Elul 12714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8955 | 23 Elul 12715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8956 | 25 Elul 12716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8957 | 25 Elul 12717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8958 | 21 Elul 12718 |
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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