Leil Selichot 3042 / סליחות 6802

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6802 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 3039 25 Elul 6799
Leil Selichot 3040 20 Elul 6800
Leil Selichot 3041 23 Elul 6801
Leil Selichot 3042 23 Elul 6802
Leil Selichot 3043 25 Elul 6803
Leil Selichot 3044 21 Elul 6804
Leil Selichot 3045 23 Elul 6805
Leil Selichot 3046 25 Elul 6806

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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