Leil Selichot 552 / סְלִיחוֹת 4312
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4312 occurred 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 550 | 21 Elul 4310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 551 | 23 Elul 4311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 552 | 25 Elul 4312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 553 | 25 Elul 4313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 554 | 21 Elul 4314 | ||
| Leil Selichot 555 | 25 Elul 4315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 556 | 25 Elul 4316 | ||
| Leil Selichot 557 | 21 Elul 4317 |
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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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