Leil Selichot 9014 / סליחות 12774
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12774 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 9011 | 25 Elul 12771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9012 | 21 Elul 12772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9013 | 23 Elul 12773 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9014 | 25 Elul 12774 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9015 | 21 Elul 12775 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9016 | 21 Elul 12776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9017 | 25 Elul 12777 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9018 | 20 Elul 12778 |
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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