Leil Selichot 6712 / סליחות 10472

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10472 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 6709 23 Elul 10469
Leil Selichot 6710 25 Elul 10470
Leil Selichot 6711 21 Elul 10471
Leil Selichot 6712 21 Elul 10472
Leil Selichot 6713 25 Elul 10473
Leil Selichot 6714 21 Elul 10474
Leil Selichot 6715 21 Elul 10475
Leil Selichot 6716 23 Elul 10476

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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