Leil Selichot 6132 / סליחות 9892

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9892 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 6129 21 Elul 9889
Leil Selichot 6130 23 Elul 9890
Leil Selichot 6131 23 Elul 9891
Leil Selichot 6132 20 Elul 9892
Leil Selichot 6133 23 Elul 9893
Leil Selichot 6134 23 Elul 9894
Leil Selichot 6135 25 Elul 9895
Leil Selichot 6136 21 Elul 9896

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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