Leil Selichot 1713 / סליחות 5473

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5473 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 1710 25 Elul 5470
Leil Selichot 1711 21 Elul 5471
Leil Selichot 1712 23 Elul 5472
Leil Selichot 1713 25 Elul 5473
Leil Selichot 1714 21 Elul 5474
Leil Selichot 1715 23 Elul 5475
Leil Selichot 1716 25 Elul 5476
Leil Selichot 1717 21 Elul 5477

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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