Leil Selichot 4152 / סליחות 7912
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7912 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 4149 | 20 Elul 7909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4150 | 21 Elul 7910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4151 | 23 Elul 7911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4152 | 25 Elul 7912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4153 | 20 Elul 7913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4154 | 23 Elul 7914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4155 | 23 Elul 7915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4156 | 25 Elul 7916 |
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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