Leil Selichot 142 / סליחות 3902

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3902 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 139 25 Elul 3899
Leil Selichot 140 20 Elul 3900
Leil Selichot 141 21 Elul 3901
Leil Selichot 142 23 Elul 3902
Leil Selichot 143 25 Elul 3903
Leil Selichot 144 21 Elul 3904
Leil Selichot 145 23 Elul 3905
Leil Selichot 146 25 Elul 3906

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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