Leil Selichot 7512 / סליחות 11272
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11272 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 7509 | 20 Elul 11269 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7510 | 21 Elul 11270 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7511 | 23 Elul 11271 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7512 | 20 Elul 11272 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7513 | 21 Elul 11273 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7514 | 23 Elul 11274 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7515 | 25 Elul 11275 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7516 | 20 Elul 11276 |
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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