Leil Selichot 1642 / סליחות 5402

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5402 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 1639 25 Elul 5399
Leil Selichot 1640 21 Elul 5400
Leil Selichot 1641 25 Elul 5401
Leil Selichot 1642 25 Elul 5402
Leil Selichot 1643 21 Elul 5403
Leil Selichot 1644 23 Elul 5404
Leil Selichot 1645 25 Elul 5405
Leil Selichot 1646 21 Elul 5406

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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