Leil Selichot 3722 / סליחות 7482

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7482 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 3719 25 Elul 7479
Leil Selichot 3720 21 Elul 7480
Leil Selichot 3721 21 Elul 7481
Leil Selichot 3722 25 Elul 7482
Leil Selichot 3723 20 Elul 7483
Leil Selichot 3724 21 Elul 7484
Leil Selichot 3725 23 Elul 7485
Leil Selichot 3726 25 Elul 7486

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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