Leil Selichot 2892 / סליחות 6652
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6652 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 2889 | 23 Elul 6649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2890 | 25 Elul 6650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2891 | 20 Elul 6651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2892 | 23 Elul 6652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2893 | 23 Elul 6653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2894 | 25 Elul 6654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2895 | 21 Elul 6655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2896 | 23 Elul 6656 |
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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