Leil Selichot 1362 / סליחות 5122

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5122 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 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 1359 21 Elul 5119
Leil Selichot 1360 23 Elul 5120
Leil Selichot 1361 25 Elul 5121
Leil Selichot 1362 20 Elul 5122
Leil Selichot 1363 23 Elul 5123
Leil Selichot 1364 25 Elul 5124
Leil Selichot 1365 25 Elul 5125
Leil Selichot 1366 21 Elul 5126

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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