Leil Selichot 8852 / סליחות 12612
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12612 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 8849 | 20 Elul 12609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8850 | 23 Elul 12610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8851 | 23 Elul 12611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8852 | 25 Elul 12612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8853 | 21 Elul 12613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8854 | 23 Elul 12614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8855 | 25 Elul 12615 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8856 | 20 Elul 12616 |
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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