Leil Selichot 8572 / סליחות 12332
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12332 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 8569 | 21 Elul 12329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8570 | 23 Elul 12330 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8571 | 25 Elul 12331 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8572 | 21 Elul 12332 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8573 | 23 Elul 12333 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8574 | 25 Elul 12334 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8575 | 20 Elul 12335 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8576 | 23 Elul 12336 |
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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