Leil Selichot 9232 / סליחות 12992

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12992 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 9229 21 Elul 12989
Leil Selichot 9230 25 Elul 12990
Leil Selichot 9231 25 Elul 12991
Leil Selichot 9232 21 Elul 12992
Leil Selichot 9233 23 Elul 12993
Leil Selichot 9234 25 Elul 12994
Leil Selichot 9235 21 Elul 12995
Leil Selichot 9236 21 Elul 12996

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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