Leil Selichot 8052 / סליחות 11812

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11812 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 8049 25 Elul 11809
Leil Selichot 8050 25 Elul 11810
Leil Selichot 8051 21 Elul 11811
Leil Selichot 8052 23 Elul 11812
Leil Selichot 8053 25 Elul 11813
Leil Selichot 8054 21 Elul 11814
Leil Selichot 8055 23 Elul 11815
Leil Selichot 8056 23 Elul 11816

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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