Leil Selichot 9922 / סליחות 13682

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13682 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 9919 21 Elul 13679
Leil Selichot 9920 23 Elul 13680
Leil Selichot 9921 25 Elul 13681
Leil Selichot 9922 21 Elul 13682
Leil Selichot 9923 23 Elul 13683
Leil Selichot 9924 25 Elul 13684
Leil Selichot 9925 21 Elul 13685
Leil Selichot 9926 21 Elul 13686

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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