Leil Selichot 9214 / סליחות 12974
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12974 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 9211 | 21 Elul 12971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9212 | 21 Elul 12972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9213 | 25 Elul 12973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9214 | 20 Elul 12974 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9215 | 21 Elul 12975 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9216 | 23 Elul 12976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9217 | 25 Elul 12977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9218 | 21 Elul 12978 |
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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