Leil Selichot 2072 / סליחות 5832
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5832 occurs after nightfall 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2069 | 21 Elul 5829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2070 | 23 Elul 5830 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2071 | 25 Elul 5831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2072 | 20 Elul 5832 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2073 | 21 Elul 5833 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2074 | 23 Elul 5834 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2075 | 20 Elul 5835 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2076 | 21 Elul 5836 |
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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