Leil Selichot 9812 / סליחות 13572

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13572 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 9809 25 Elul 13569
Leil Selichot 9810 21 Elul 13570
Leil Selichot 9811 23 Elul 13571
Leil Selichot 9812 23 Elul 13572
Leil Selichot 9813 20 Elul 13573
Leil Selichot 9814 21 Elul 13574
Leil Selichot 9815 23 Elul 13575
Leil Selichot 9816 25 Elul 13576

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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