Leil Selichot 3532 / סליחות 7292

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7292 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 3529 23 Elul 7289
Leil Selichot 3530 20 Elul 7290
Leil Selichot 3531 21 Elul 7291
Leil Selichot 3532 23 Elul 7292
Leil Selichot 3533 25 Elul 7293
Leil Selichot 3534 20 Elul 7294
Leil Selichot 3535 23 Elul 7295
Leil Selichot 3536 23 Elul 7296

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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