Leil Selichot 9392 / סליחות 13152

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13152 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 9389 23 Elul 13149
Leil Selichot 9390 20 Elul 13150
Leil Selichot 9391 21 Elul 13151
Leil Selichot 9392 23 Elul 13152
Leil Selichot 9393 25 Elul 13153
Leil Selichot 9394 20 Elul 13154
Leil Selichot 9395 23 Elul 13155
Leil Selichot 9396 23 Elul 13156

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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