Leil Selichot 3552 / סליחות 7312
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7312 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 3549 | 23 Elul 7309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3550 | 25 Elul 7310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3551 | 21 Elul 7311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3552 | 23 Elul 7312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3553 | 25 Elul 7313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3554 | 20 Elul 7314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3555 | 21 Elul 7315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3556 | 23 Elul 7316 |
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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