Leil Selichot 8552 / סליחות 12312

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12312 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 8549 23 Elul 12309
Leil Selichot 8550 23 Elul 12310
Leil Selichot 8551 20 Elul 12311
Leil Selichot 8552 21 Elul 12312
Leil Selichot 8553 23 Elul 12313
Leil Selichot 8554 25 Elul 12314
Leil Selichot 8555 20 Elul 12315
Leil Selichot 8556 23 Elul 12316

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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