Leil Selichot 3452 / סליחות 7212
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7212 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 3449 | 25 Elul 7209 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3450 | 21 Elul 7210 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3451 | 23 Elul 7211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3452 | 25 Elul 7212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3453 | 21 Elul 7213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3454 | 23 Elul 7214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3455 | 25 Elul 7215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3456 | 21 Elul 7216 |
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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