Leil Selichot 5552 / סליחות 9312
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9312 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 5549 | 25 Elul 9309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5550 | 25 Elul 9310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5551 | 21 Elul 9311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5552 | 23 Elul 9312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5553 | 25 Elul 9313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5554 | 21 Elul 9314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5555 | 23 Elul 9315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5556 | 25 Elul 9316 |
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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