Leil Selichot 8952 / סליחות 12712

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12712 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 8949 23 Elul 12709
Leil Selichot 8950 20 Elul 12710
Leil Selichot 8951 21 Elul 12711
Leil Selichot 8952 23 Elul 12712
Leil Selichot 8953 25 Elul 12713
Leil Selichot 8954 20 Elul 12714
Leil Selichot 8955 23 Elul 12715
Leil Selichot 8956 25 Elul 12716

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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