Leil Selichot 9042 / סליחות 12802

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12802 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 9039 21 Elul 12799
Leil Selichot 9040 23 Elul 12800
Leil Selichot 9041 25 Elul 12801
Leil Selichot 9042 21 Elul 12802
Leil Selichot 9043 23 Elul 12803
Leil Selichot 9044 23 Elul 12804
Leil Selichot 9045 20 Elul 12805
Leil Selichot 9046 21 Elul 12806

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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