Leil Selichot 5632 / סליחות 9392

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9392 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 5629 21 Elul 9389
Leil Selichot 5630 23 Elul 9390
Leil Selichot 5631 20 Elul 9391
Leil Selichot 5632 21 Elul 9392
Leil Selichot 5633 23 Elul 9393
Leil Selichot 5634 25 Elul 9394
Leil Selichot 5635 20 Elul 9395
Leil Selichot 5636 23 Elul 9396

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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