Leil Selichot 9222 / סליחות 12982

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12982 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 9219 23 Elul 12979
Leil Selichot 9220 23 Elul 12980
Leil Selichot 9221 20 Elul 12981
Leil Selichot 9222 23 Elul 12982
Leil Selichot 9223 23 Elul 12983
Leil Selichot 9224 25 Elul 12984
Leil Selichot 9225 20 Elul 12985
Leil Selichot 9226 23 Elul 12986

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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