Leil Selichot 4342 / סליחות 8102

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8102 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 4339 21 Elul 8099
Leil Selichot 4340 21 Elul 8100
Leil Selichot 4341 25 Elul 8101
Leil Selichot 4342 25 Elul 8102
Leil Selichot 4343 21 Elul 8103
Leil Selichot 4344 23 Elul 8104
Leil Selichot 4345 25 Elul 8105
Leil Selichot 4346 21 Elul 8106

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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