Leil Selichot 2102 / סליחות 5862
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5862 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 2099 | 20 Elul 5859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2100 | 21 Elul 5860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2101 | 23 Elul 5861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2102 | 25 Elul 5862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2103 | 20 Elul 5863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2104 | 23 Elul 5864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2105 | 25 Elul 5865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2106 | 25 Elul 5866 |
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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