Leil Selichot 1814 / סליחות 5574

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5574 occurred 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 1811 25 Elul 5571
Leil Selichot 1812 21 Elul 5572
Leil Selichot 1813 23 Elul 5573
Leil Selichot 1814 25 Elul 5574
Leil Selichot 1815 25 Elul 5575
Leil Selichot 1816 21 Elul 5576
Leil Selichot 1817 25 Elul 5577
Leil Selichot 1818 25 Elul 5578

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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