Leil Selichot 7892 / סליחות 11652

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11652 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 7889 23 Elul 11649
Leil Selichot 7890 23 Elul 11650
Leil Selichot 7891 25 Elul 11651
Leil Selichot 7892 21 Elul 11652
Leil Selichot 7893 23 Elul 11653
Leil Selichot 7894 25 Elul 11654
Leil Selichot 7895 25 Elul 11655
Leil Selichot 7896 21 Elul 11656

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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