Leil Selichot 3502 / סליחות 7262

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7262 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 3499 25 Elul 7259
Leil Selichot 3500 21 Elul 7260
Leil Selichot 3501 21 Elul 7261
Leil Selichot 3502 25 Elul 7262
Leil Selichot 3503 20 Elul 7263
Leil Selichot 3504 21 Elul 7264
Leil Selichot 3505 23 Elul 7265
Leil Selichot 3506 25 Elul 7266

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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