Leil Selichot 7132 / סליחות 10892

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10892 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 7129 25 Elul 10889
Leil Selichot 7130 25 Elul 10890
Leil Selichot 7131 21 Elul 10891
Leil Selichot 7132 25 Elul 10892
Leil Selichot 7133 25 Elul 10893
Leil Selichot 7134 21 Elul 10894
Leil Selichot 7135 21 Elul 10895
Leil Selichot 7136 25 Elul 10896

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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