Leil Selichot 3152 / סליחות 6912
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6912 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 3149 | 21 Elul 6909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3150 | 25 Elul 6910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3151 | 25 Elul 6911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3152 | 21 Elul 6912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3153 | 23 Elul 6913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3154 | 25 Elul 6914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3155 | 21 Elul 6915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3156 | 21 Elul 6916 |
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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