Leil Selichot 5342 / סליחות 9102

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9102 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 5339 23 Elul 9099
Leil Selichot 5340 20 Elul 9100
Leil Selichot 5341 21 Elul 9101
Leil Selichot 5342 23 Elul 9102
Leil Selichot 5343 25 Elul 9103
Leil Selichot 5344 20 Elul 9104
Leil Selichot 5345 23 Elul 9105
Leil Selichot 5346 25 Elul 9106

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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