Leil Selichot 4542 / סליחות 8302

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8302 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 4539 21 Elul 8299
Leil Selichot 4540 23 Elul 8300
Leil Selichot 4541 25 Elul 8301
Leil Selichot 4542 21 Elul 8302
Leil Selichot 4543 21 Elul 8303
Leil Selichot 4544 23 Elul 8304
Leil Selichot 4545 20 Elul 8305
Leil Selichot 4546 21 Elul 8306

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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