Leil Selichot 1112 / סליחות 4872

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4872 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 1109 23 Elul 4869
Leil Selichot 1110 23 Elul 4870
Leil Selichot 1111 20 Elul 4871
Leil Selichot 1112 21 Elul 4872
Leil Selichot 1113 23 Elul 4873
Leil Selichot 1114 25 Elul 4874
Leil Selichot 1115 20 Elul 4875
Leil Selichot 1116 23 Elul 4876

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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