Leil Selichot 7382 / סליחות 11142

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11142 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 7379 25 Elul 11139
Leil Selichot 7380 25 Elul 11140
Leil Selichot 7381 21 Elul 11141
Leil Selichot 7382 21 Elul 11142
Leil Selichot 7383 25 Elul 11143
Leil Selichot 7384 21 Elul 11144
Leil Selichot 7385 21 Elul 11145
Leil Selichot 7386 23 Elul 11146

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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