Leil Selichot 5512 / סליחות 9272

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9272 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 5509 20 Elul 9269
Leil Selichot 5510 21 Elul 9270
Leil Selichot 5511 23 Elul 9271
Leil Selichot 5512 23 Elul 9272
Leil Selichot 5513 20 Elul 9273
Leil Selichot 5514 23 Elul 9274
Leil Selichot 5515 23 Elul 9275
Leil Selichot 5516 25 Elul 9276

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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