Leil Selichot 1993 / סליחות 5753
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5753 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 1990 | 25 Elul 5750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1991 | 21 Elul 5751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1992 | 21 Elul 5752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1993 | 25 Elul 5753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1994 | 20 Elul 5754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1995 | 21 Elul 5755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1996 | 23 Elul 5756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1997 | 25 Elul 5757 |
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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