Leil Selichot 8692 / סליחות 12452
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12452 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 8689 | 25 Elul 12449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8690 | 21 Elul 12450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8691 | 21 Elul 12451 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8692 | 25 Elul 12452 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8693 | 25 Elul 12453 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8694 | 21 Elul 12454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8695 | 23 Elul 12455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8696 | 25 Elul 12456 |
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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