Leil Selichot 6242 / סליחות 10002

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10002 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 6239 25 Elul 9999
Leil Selichot 6240 25 Elul 10000
Leil Selichot 6241 21 Elul 10001
Leil Selichot 6242 23 Elul 10002
Leil Selichot 6243 25 Elul 10003
Leil Selichot 6244 21 Elul 10004
Leil Selichot 6245 21 Elul 10005
Leil Selichot 6246 25 Elul 10006

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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