Leil Selichot 7112 / סליחות 10872

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10872 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 7109 25 Elul 10869
Leil Selichot 7110 21 Elul 10870
Leil Selichot 7111 21 Elul 10871
Leil Selichot 7112 25 Elul 10872
Leil Selichot 7113 20 Elul 10873
Leil Selichot 7114 21 Elul 10874
Leil Selichot 7115 23 Elul 10875
Leil Selichot 7116 25 Elul 10876

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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