Leil Selichot 4102 / סליחות 7862

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7862 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 4099 21 Elul 7859
Leil Selichot 4100 23 Elul 7860
Leil Selichot 4101 23 Elul 7861
Leil Selichot 4102 20 Elul 7862
Leil Selichot 4103 23 Elul 7863
Leil Selichot 4104 23 Elul 7864
Leil Selichot 4105 25 Elul 7865
Leil Selichot 4106 20 Elul 7866

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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