Leil Selichot 2302 / סליחות 6062

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6062 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 2299 20 Elul 6059
Leil Selichot 2300 23 Elul 6060
Leil Selichot 2301 23 Elul 6061
Leil Selichot 2302 25 Elul 6062
Leil Selichot 2303 21 Elul 6063
Leil Selichot 2304 23 Elul 6064
Leil Selichot 2305 25 Elul 6065
Leil Selichot 2306 21 Elul 6066

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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