Leil Selichot 3142 / סליחות 6902

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6902 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 3139 23 Elul 6899
Leil Selichot 3140 23 Elul 6900
Leil Selichot 3141 25 Elul 6901
Leil Selichot 3142 21 Elul 6902
Leil Selichot 3143 23 Elul 6903
Leil Selichot 3144 25 Elul 6904
Leil Selichot 3145 20 Elul 6905
Leil Selichot 3146 23 Elul 6906

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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