Leil Selichot 8092 / סליחות 11852

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11852 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 8089 23 Elul 11849
Leil Selichot 8090 25 Elul 11850
Leil Selichot 8091 25 Elul 11851
Leil Selichot 8092 21 Elul 11852
Leil Selichot 8093 25 Elul 11853
Leil Selichot 8094 25 Elul 11854
Leil Selichot 8095 21 Elul 11855
Leil Selichot 8096 23 Elul 11856

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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