Leil Selichot 2542 / סְלִיחוֹת 6302
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6302 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2540 | 21 Elul 6300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2541 | 23 Elul 6301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2542 | 20 Elul 6302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2543 | 21 Elul 6303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2544 | 23 Elul 6304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2545 | 25 Elul 6305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2546 | 20 Elul 6306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2547 | 23 Elul 6307 |
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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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