Leil Selichot 1582 / סליחות 5342

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5342 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 1579 21 Elul 5339
Leil Selichot 1580 23 Elul 5340
Leil Selichot 1581 20 Elul 5341
Leil Selichot 1582 21 Elul 5342
Leil Selichot 1583 23 Elul 5343
Leil Selichot 1584 25 Elul 5344
Leil Selichot 1585 20 Elul 5345
Leil Selichot 1586 23 Elul 5346

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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