Leil Selichot 2942 / סליחות 6702

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6702 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 2939 21 Elul 6699
Leil Selichot 2940 23 Elul 6700
Leil Selichot 2941 25 Elul 6701
Leil Selichot 2942 20 Elul 6702
Leil Selichot 2943 23 Elul 6703
Leil Selichot 2944 25 Elul 6704
Leil Selichot 2945 25 Elul 6705
Leil Selichot 2946 21 Elul 6706

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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