Leil Selichot 3512 / סליחות 7272
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7272 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 3509 | 23 Elul 7269 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3510 | 20 Elul 7270 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3511 | 23 Elul 7271 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3512 | 23 Elul 7272 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3513 | 25 Elul 7273 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3514 | 21 Elul 7274 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3515 | 23 Elul 7275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3516 | 25 Elul 7276 |
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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