Leil Selichot 3912 / סליחות 7672
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7672 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 3909 | 25 Elul 7669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3910 | 21 Elul 7670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3911 | 23 Elul 7671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3912 | 25 Elul 7672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3913 | 21 Elul 7673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3914 | 23 Elul 7674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3915 | 25 Elul 7675 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3916 | 25 Elul 7676 |
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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