Leil Selichot 7632 / סליחות 11392

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11392 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 7629 21 Elul 11389
Leil Selichot 7630 25 Elul 11390
Leil Selichot 7631 21 Elul 11391
Leil Selichot 7632 21 Elul 11392
Leil Selichot 7633 23 Elul 11393
Leil Selichot 7634 20 Elul 11394
Leil Selichot 7635 21 Elul 11395
Leil Selichot 7636 23 Elul 11396

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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