Leil Selichot 1492 / סליחות 5252

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5252 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1489 25 Elul 5249
Leil Selichot 1490 25 Elul 5250
Leil Selichot 1491 21 Elul 5251
Leil Selichot 1492 23 Elul 5252
Leil Selichot 1493 25 Elul 5253
Leil Selichot 1494 21 Elul 5254
Leil Selichot 1495 23 Elul 5255
Leil Selichot 1496 25 Elul 5256

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.