Leil Selichot 8012 / סליחות 11772
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11772 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 8009 | 25 Elul 11769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8010 | 20 Elul 11770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8011 | 23 Elul 11771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8012 | 23 Elul 11772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8013 | 25 Elul 11773 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8014 | 21 Elul 11774 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8015 | 23 Elul 11775 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8016 | 25 Elul 11776 |
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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