Leil Selichot 2112 / סליחות 5872
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5872 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 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2109 | 25 Elul 5869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2110 | 21 Elul 5870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2111 | 23 Elul 5871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2112 | 25 Elul 5872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2113 | 21 Elul 5873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2114 | 21 Elul 5874 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2115 | 25 Elul 5875 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2116 | 21 Elul 5876 |
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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