Leil Selichot 3162 / סליחות 6922

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6922 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 3159 21 Elul 6919
Leil Selichot 3160 23 Elul 6920
Leil Selichot 3161 20 Elul 6921
Leil Selichot 3162 21 Elul 6922
Leil Selichot 3163 23 Elul 6923
Leil Selichot 3164 23 Elul 6924
Leil Selichot 3165 20 Elul 6925
Leil Selichot 3166 23 Elul 6926

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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