Leil Selichot 9642 / סליחות 13402

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13402 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 9639 23 Elul 13399
Leil Selichot 9640 25 Elul 13400
Leil Selichot 9641 20 Elul 13401
Leil Selichot 9642 23 Elul 13402
Leil Selichot 9643 23 Elul 13403
Leil Selichot 9644 20 Elul 13404
Leil Selichot 9645 23 Elul 13405
Leil Selichot 9646 23 Elul 13406

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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