Leil Selichot 854 / סְלִיחוֹת 4614
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4614 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 852 | 21 Elul 4612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 853 | 25 Elul 4613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 854 | 21 Elul 4614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 855 | 21 Elul 4615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 856 | 23 Elul 4616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 857 | 25 Elul 4617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 858 | 21 Elul 4618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 859 | 23 Elul 4619 |
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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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