Leil Selichot 4672 / סליחות 8432

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8432 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 4669 23 Elul 8429
Leil Selichot 4670 20 Elul 8430
Leil Selichot 4671 21 Elul 8431
Leil Selichot 4672 23 Elul 8432
Leil Selichot 4673 25 Elul 8433
Leil Selichot 4674 20 Elul 8434
Leil Selichot 4675 23 Elul 8435
Leil Selichot 4676 23 Elul 8436

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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