Leil Selichot 4972 / סליחות 8732

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8732 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 4969 21 Elul 8729
Leil Selichot 4970 23 Elul 8730
Leil Selichot 4971 25 Elul 8731
Leil Selichot 4972 20 Elul 8732
Leil Selichot 4973 23 Elul 8733
Leil Selichot 4974 25 Elul 8734
Leil Selichot 4975 25 Elul 8735
Leil Selichot 4976 21 Elul 8736

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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