Leil Selichot 5652 / סליחות 9412

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9412 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 5649 21 Elul 9409
Leil Selichot 5650 23 Elul 9410
Leil Selichot 5651 25 Elul 9411
Leil Selichot 5652 21 Elul 9412
Leil Selichot 5653 21 Elul 9413
Leil Selichot 5654 25 Elul 9414
Leil Selichot 5655 20 Elul 9415
Leil Selichot 5656 21 Elul 9416

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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