Leil Selichot 1292 / סליחות 5052

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5052 occurred 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 1289 23 Elul 5049
Leil Selichot 1290 25 Elul 5050
Leil Selichot 1291 21 Elul 5051
Leil Selichot 1292 23 Elul 5052
Leil Selichot 1293 25 Elul 5053
Leil Selichot 1294 25 Elul 5054
Leil Selichot 1295 21 Elul 5055
Leil Selichot 1296 25 Elul 5056

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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