Leil Selichot 2233 / סליחות 5993
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5993 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2230 | 25 Elul 5990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2231 | 25 Elul 5991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2232 | 21 Elul 5992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2233 | 23 Elul 5993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2234 | 25 Elul 5994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2235 | 21 Elul 5995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2236 | 23 Elul 5996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2237 | 25 Elul 5997 |
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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