Leil Selichot 7612 / סליחות 11372
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11372 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 7609 | 23 Elul 11369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7610 | 25 Elul 11370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7611 | 21 Elul 11371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7612 | 23 Elul 11372 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7613 | 23 Elul 11373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7614 | 20 Elul 11374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7615 | 23 Elul 11375 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7616 | 23 Elul 11376 |
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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