Leil Selichot 9192 / סליחות 12952
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12952 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 9189 | 23 Elul 12949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9190 | 25 Elul 12950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9191 | 21 Elul 12951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9192 | 23 Elul 12952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9193 | 25 Elul 12953 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9194 | 20 Elul 12954 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9195 | 23 Elul 12955 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9196 | 23 Elul 12956 |
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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