Leil Selichot 272 / סליחות 4032

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4032 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 269 20 Elul 4029
Leil Selichot 270 23 Elul 4030
Leil Selichot 271 23 Elul 4031
Leil Selichot 272 25 Elul 4032
Leil Selichot 273 21 Elul 4033
Leil Selichot 274 23 Elul 4034
Leil Selichot 275 25 Elul 4035
Leil Selichot 276 20 Elul 4036

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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