Leil Selichot 7412 / סליחות 11172
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11172 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 7409 | 23 Elul 11169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7410 | 25 Elul 11170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7411 | 20 Elul 11171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7412 | 21 Elul 11172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7413 | 23 Elul 11173 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7414 | 20 Elul 11174 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7415 | 21 Elul 11175 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7416 | 23 Elul 11176 |
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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