Leil Selichot 2652 / סליחות 6412
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6412 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 2649 | 23 Elul 6409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2650 | 25 Elul 6410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2651 | 20 Elul 6411 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2652 | 23 Elul 6412 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2653 | 25 Elul 6413 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2654 | 25 Elul 6414 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2655 | 21 Elul 6415 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2656 | 25 Elul 6416 |
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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