Leil Selichot 8512 / סליחות 12272

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12272 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 8509 23 Elul 12269
Leil Selichot 8510 25 Elul 12270
Leil Selichot 8511 21 Elul 12271
Leil Selichot 8512 23 Elul 12272
Leil Selichot 8513 25 Elul 12273
Leil Selichot 8514 25 Elul 12274
Leil Selichot 8515 21 Elul 12275
Leil Selichot 8516 25 Elul 12276

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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