Leil Selichot 574 / סְלִיחוֹת 4334
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4334 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 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 572 | 23 Elul 4332 | ||
| Leil Selichot 573 | 25 Elul 4333 | ||
| Leil Selichot 574 | 21 Elul 4334 | ||
| Leil Selichot 575 | 23 Elul 4335 | ||
| Leil Selichot 576 | 25 Elul 4336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 577 | 21 Elul 4337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 578 | 23 Elul 4338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 579 | 25 Elul 4339 |
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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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