Leil Selichot 9854 / סליחות 13614

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13614 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 9851 21 Elul 13611
Leil Selichot 9852 23 Elul 13612
Leil Selichot 9853 25 Elul 13613
Leil Selichot 9854 21 Elul 13614
Leil Selichot 9855 21 Elul 13615
Leil Selichot 9856 25 Elul 13616
Leil Selichot 9857 20 Elul 13617
Leil Selichot 9858 21 Elul 13618

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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