Leil Selichot 8802 / סליחות 12562

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12562 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 8799 21 Elul 12559
Leil Selichot 8800 23 Elul 12560
Leil Selichot 8801 25 Elul 12561
Leil Selichot 8802 20 Elul 12562
Leil Selichot 8803 23 Elul 12563
Leil Selichot 8804 25 Elul 12564
Leil Selichot 8805 20 Elul 12565
Leil Selichot 8806 23 Elul 12566

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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