Leil Selichot 6152 / סליחות 9912
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9912 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 6149 | 20 Elul 9909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6150 | 21 Elul 9910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6151 | 23 Elul 9911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6152 | 20 Elul 9912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6153 | 21 Elul 9913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6154 | 23 Elul 9914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6155 | 25 Elul 9915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6156 | 20 Elul 9916 |
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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