Leil Selichot 892 / סליחות 4652

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4652 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 889 23 Elul 4649
Leil Selichot 890 23 Elul 4650
Leil Selichot 891 25 Elul 4651
Leil Selichot 892 21 Elul 4652
Leil Selichot 893 23 Elul 4653
Leil Selichot 894 25 Elul 4654
Leil Selichot 895 20 Elul 4655
Leil Selichot 896 23 Elul 4656

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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