Leil Selichot 7902 / סליחות 11662

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11662 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 7899 21 Elul 11659
Leil Selichot 7900 23 Elul 11660
Leil Selichot 7901 25 Elul 11661
Leil Selichot 7902 21 Elul 11662
Leil Selichot 7903 23 Elul 11663
Leil Selichot 7904 25 Elul 11664
Leil Selichot 7905 21 Elul 11665
Leil Selichot 7906 21 Elul 11666

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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