Leil Selichot 2342 / סליחות 6102

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6102 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2339 25 Elul 6099
Leil Selichot 2340 21 Elul 6100
Leil Selichot 2341 23 Elul 6101
Leil Selichot 2342 25 Elul 6102
Leil Selichot 2343 21 Elul 6103
Leil Selichot 2344 23 Elul 6104
Leil Selichot 2345 23 Elul 6105
Leil Selichot 2346 20 Elul 6106

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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