Leil Selichot 6832 / סליחות 10592

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10592 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 6829 25 Elul 10589
Leil Selichot 6830 21 Elul 10590
Leil Selichot 6831 23 Elul 10591
Leil Selichot 6832 25 Elul 10592
Leil Selichot 6833 21 Elul 10593
Leil Selichot 6834 23 Elul 10594
Leil Selichot 6835 25 Elul 10595
Leil Selichot 6836 21 Elul 10596

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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