Leil Selichot 192 / סליחות 3952

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3952 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 189 23 Elul 3949
Leil Selichot 190 25 Elul 3950
Leil Selichot 191 20 Elul 3951
Leil Selichot 192 21 Elul 3952
Leil Selichot 193 23 Elul 3953
Leil Selichot 194 20 Elul 3954
Leil Selichot 195 21 Elul 3955
Leil Selichot 196 23 Elul 3956

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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