Leil Selichot 822 / סליחות 4582

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4582 occurred 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 819 23 Elul 4579
Leil Selichot 820 25 Elul 4580
Leil Selichot 821 21 Elul 4581
Leil Selichot 822 23 Elul 4582
Leil Selichot 823 25 Elul 4583
Leil Selichot 824 21 Elul 4584
Leil Selichot 825 23 Elul 4585
Leil Selichot 826 25 Elul 4586

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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