Leil Selichot 9122 / סליחות 12882
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12882 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 9119 | 20 Elul 12879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9120 | 21 Elul 12880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9121 | 23 Elul 12881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9122 | 23 Elul 12882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9123 | 20 Elul 12883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9124 | 23 Elul 12884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9125 | 23 Elul 12885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9126 | 25 Elul 12886 |
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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