Leil Selichot 702 / סליחות 4462

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4462 occurred 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 699 21 Elul 4459
Leil Selichot 700 23 Elul 4460
Leil Selichot 701 25 Elul 4461
Leil Selichot 702 21 Elul 4462
Leil Selichot 703 21 Elul 4463
Leil Selichot 704 25 Elul 4464
Leil Selichot 705 25 Elul 4465
Leil Selichot 706 21 Elul 4466

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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