Leil Selichot 9152 / סליחות 12912
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12912 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 9149 | 23 Elul 12909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9150 | 20 Elul 12910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9151 | 23 Elul 12911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9152 | 23 Elul 12912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9153 | 25 Elul 12913 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9154 | 21 Elul 12914 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9155 | 23 Elul 12915 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9156 | 25 Elul 12916 |
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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