Leil Selichot 2693 / סליחות 6453

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6453 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2690 23 Elul 6450
Leil Selichot 2691 20 Elul 6451
Leil Selichot 2692 21 Elul 6452
Leil Selichot 2693 23 Elul 6453
Leil Selichot 2694 25 Elul 6454
Leil Selichot 2695 20 Elul 6455
Leil Selichot 2696 23 Elul 6456
Leil Selichot 2697 25 Elul 6457

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.