Leil Selichot 6992 / סליחות 10752

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10752 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 6989 21 Elul 10749
Leil Selichot 6990 23 Elul 10750
Leil Selichot 6991 20 Elul 10751
Leil Selichot 6992 21 Elul 10752
Leil Selichot 6993 23 Elul 10753
Leil Selichot 6994 25 Elul 10754
Leil Selichot 6995 20 Elul 10755
Leil Selichot 6996 23 Elul 10756

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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