Leil Selichot 7452 / סליחות 11212
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11212 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 7449 | 21 Elul 11209 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7450 | 23 Elul 11210 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7451 | 25 Elul 11211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7452 | 21 Elul 11212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7453 | 23 Elul 11213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7454 | 25 Elul 11214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7455 | 21 Elul 11215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7456 | 21 Elul 11216 |
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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