Leil Selichot 4952 / סליחות 8712

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8712 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 4949 23 Elul 8709
Leil Selichot 4950 23 Elul 8710
Leil Selichot 4951 25 Elul 8711
Leil Selichot 4952 21 Elul 8712
Leil Selichot 4953 23 Elul 8713
Leil Selichot 4954 25 Elul 8714
Leil Selichot 4955 21 Elul 8715
Leil Selichot 4956 21 Elul 8716

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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