Leil Selichot 6392 / סליחות 10152

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10152 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 6389 25 Elul 10149
Leil Selichot 6390 21 Elul 10150
Leil Selichot 6391 23 Elul 10151
Leil Selichot 6392 25 Elul 10152
Leil Selichot 6393 21 Elul 10153
Leil Selichot 6394 21 Elul 10154
Leil Selichot 6395 25 Elul 10155
Leil Selichot 6396 21 Elul 10156

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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