Leil Selichot 7272 / סליחות 11032

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11032 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 7269 20 Elul 11029
Leil Selichot 7270 23 Elul 11030
Leil Selichot 7271 23 Elul 11031
Leil Selichot 7272 25 Elul 11032
Leil Selichot 7273 21 Elul 11033
Leil Selichot 7274 23 Elul 11034
Leil Selichot 7275 25 Elul 11035
Leil Selichot 7276 21 Elul 11036

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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