Leil Selichot 5272 / סליחות 9032

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9032 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 5269 25 Elul 9029
Leil Selichot 5270 21 Elul 9030
Leil Selichot 5271 23 Elul 9031
Leil Selichot 5272 25 Elul 9032
Leil Selichot 5273 20 Elul 9033
Leil Selichot 5274 23 Elul 9034
Leil Selichot 5275 25 Elul 9035
Leil Selichot 5276 25 Elul 9036

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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