Leil Selichot 5362 / סליחות 9122

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9122 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 5359 23 Elul 9119
Leil Selichot 5360 25 Elul 9120
Leil Selichot 5361 21 Elul 9121
Leil Selichot 5362 23 Elul 9122
Leil Selichot 5363 23 Elul 9123
Leil Selichot 5364 20 Elul 9124
Leil Selichot 5365 23 Elul 9125
Leil Selichot 5366 23 Elul 9126

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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