Leil Selichot 2914 / סְלִיחוֹת 6674
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6674 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2912 | 21 Elul 6672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2913 | 23 Elul 6673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2914 | 20 Elul 6674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2915 | 21 Elul 6675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2916 | 23 Elul 6676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2917 | 23 Elul 6677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2918 | 20 Elul 6678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2919 | 23 Elul 6679 |
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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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