Leil Selichot 6092 / סליחות 9852

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9852 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 6089 21 Elul 9849
Leil Selichot 6090 23 Elul 9850
Leil Selichot 6091 25 Elul 9851
Leil Selichot 6092 21 Elul 9852
Leil Selichot 6093 23 Elul 9853
Leil Selichot 6094 25 Elul 9854
Leil Selichot 6095 21 Elul 9855
Leil Selichot 6096 21 Elul 9856

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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