Leil Selichot 6022 / סליחות 9782

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9782 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 6019 25 Elul 9779
Leil Selichot 6020 25 Elul 9780
Leil Selichot 6021 21 Elul 9781
Leil Selichot 6022 23 Elul 9782
Leil Selichot 6023 25 Elul 9783
Leil Selichot 6024 21 Elul 9784
Leil Selichot 6025 21 Elul 9785
Leil Selichot 6026 25 Elul 9786

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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