Leil Selichot 2212 / סליחות 5972

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5972 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2209 23 Elul 5969
Leil Selichot 2210 25 Elul 5970
Leil Selichot 2211 21 Elul 5971
Leil Selichot 2212 21 Elul 5972
Leil Selichot 2213 25 Elul 5973
Leil Selichot 2214 25 Elul 5974
Leil Selichot 2215 21 Elul 5975
Leil Selichot 2216 23 Elul 5976

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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