Leil Selichot 852 / סליחות 4612

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4612 occurred 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 849 23 Elul 4609
Leil Selichot 850 25 Elul 4610
Leil Selichot 851 21 Elul 4611
Leil Selichot 852 21 Elul 4612
Leil Selichot 853 25 Elul 4613
Leil Selichot 854 21 Elul 4614
Leil Selichot 855 21 Elul 4615
Leil Selichot 856 23 Elul 4616

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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