Leil Selichot 302 / סליחות 4062

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4062 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 299 25 Elul 4059
Leil Selichot 300 21 Elul 4060
Leil Selichot 301 23 Elul 4061
Leil Selichot 302 25 Elul 4062
Leil Selichot 303 21 Elul 4063
Leil Selichot 304 23 Elul 4064
Leil Selichot 305 25 Elul 4065
Leil Selichot 306 25 Elul 4066

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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