Leil Selichot 2812 / סְלִיחוֹת 6572
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6572 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2810 | 21 Elul 6570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2811 | 23 Elul 6571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2812 | 25 Elul 6572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2813 | 20 Elul 6573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2814 | 21 Elul 6574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2815 | 23 Elul 6575 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2816 | 20 Elul 6576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2817 | 21 Elul 6577 |
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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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