Leil Selichot 2553 / סליחות 6313

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6313 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 2550 21 Elul 6310
Leil Selichot 2551 23 Elul 6311
Leil Selichot 2552 25 Elul 6312
Leil Selichot 2553 21 Elul 6313
Leil Selichot 2554 23 Elul 6314
Leil Selichot 2555 25 Elul 6315
Leil Selichot 2556 25 Elul 6316
Leil Selichot 2557 21 Elul 6317

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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