Leil Selichot 5732 / סליחות 9492
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9492 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5729 | 25 Elul 9489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5730 | 21 Elul 9490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5731 | 23 Elul 9491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5732 | 25 Elul 9492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5733 | 20 Elul 9493 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5734 | 23 Elul 9494 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5735 | 23 Elul 9495 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5736 | 25 Elul 9496 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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