Leil Selichot 2022 / סליחות 5782
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5782 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2019 | 21 Elul 5779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2020 | 23 Elul 5780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2021 | 20 Elul 5781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2022 | 21 Elul 5782 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2023 | 23 Elul 5783 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2024 | 25 Elul 5784 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2025 | 20 Elul 5785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2026 | 23 Elul 5786 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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