Leil Selichot 2352 / סליחות 6112

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6112 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2349 25 Elul 6109
Leil Selichot 2350 20 Elul 6110
Leil Selichot 2351 23 Elul 6111
Leil Selichot 2352 25 Elul 6112
Leil Selichot 2353 20 Elul 6113
Leil Selichot 2354 23 Elul 6114
Leil Selichot 2355 25 Elul 6115
Leil Selichot 2356 25 Elul 6116

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.