Leil Selichot 5402 / סליחות 9162

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9162 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 5399 21 Elul 9159
Leil Selichot 5400 25 Elul 9160
Leil Selichot 5401 25 Elul 9161
Leil Selichot 5402 21 Elul 9162
Leil Selichot 5403 23 Elul 9163
Leil Selichot 5404 25 Elul 9164
Leil Selichot 5405 21 Elul 9165
Leil Selichot 5406 21 Elul 9166

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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