Leil Selichot 6812 / סליחות 10572

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10572 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 6809 21 Elul 10569
Leil Selichot 6810 21 Elul 10570
Leil Selichot 6811 25 Elul 10571
Leil Selichot 6812 25 Elul 10572
Leil Selichot 6813 21 Elul 10573
Leil Selichot 6814 23 Elul 10574
Leil Selichot 6815 25 Elul 10575
Leil Selichot 6816 21 Elul 10576

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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