Leil Selichot 6452 / סליחות 10212

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10212 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 6449 23 Elul 10209
Leil Selichot 6450 20 Elul 10210
Leil Selichot 6451 21 Elul 10211
Leil Selichot 6452 23 Elul 10212
Leil Selichot 6453 25 Elul 10213
Leil Selichot 6454 20 Elul 10214
Leil Selichot 6455 23 Elul 10215
Leil Selichot 6456 25 Elul 10216

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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