Leil Selichot 9262 / סליחות 13022

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13022 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 9259 21 Elul 13019
Leil Selichot 9260 23 Elul 13020
Leil Selichot 9261 25 Elul 13021
Leil Selichot 9262 21 Elul 13022
Leil Selichot 9263 21 Elul 13023
Leil Selichot 9264 25 Elul 13024
Leil Selichot 9265 20 Elul 13025
Leil Selichot 9266 21 Elul 13026

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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