Leil Selichot 6172 / סליחות 9932

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9932 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 6169 25 Elul 9929
Leil Selichot 6170 21 Elul 9930
Leil Selichot 6171 23 Elul 9931
Leil Selichot 6172 25 Elul 9932
Leil Selichot 6173 21 Elul 9933
Leil Selichot 6174 23 Elul 9934
Leil Selichot 6175 25 Elul 9935
Leil Selichot 6176 20 Elul 9936

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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