Leil Selichot 6072 / סליחות 9832

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9832 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 6069 21 Elul 9829
Leil Selichot 6070 25 Elul 9830
Leil Selichot 6071 25 Elul 9831
Leil Selichot 6072 21 Elul 9832
Leil Selichot 6073 23 Elul 9833
Leil Selichot 6074 25 Elul 9834
Leil Selichot 6075 21 Elul 9835
Leil Selichot 6076 23 Elul 9836

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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