Leil Selichot 562 / סליחות 4322

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4322 occurred 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 559 25 Elul 4319
Leil Selichot 560 21 Elul 4320
Leil Selichot 561 21 Elul 4321
Leil Selichot 562 25 Elul 4322
Leil Selichot 563 20 Elul 4323
Leil Selichot 564 21 Elul 4324
Leil Selichot 565 23 Elul 4325
Leil Selichot 566 20 Elul 4326

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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