Leil Selichot 2753 / סליחות 6513
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6513 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 2750 | 23 Elul 6510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2751 | 25 Elul 6511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2752 | 25 Elul 6512 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2753 | 21 Elul 6513 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2754 | 25 Elul 6514 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2755 | 25 Elul 6515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2756 | 21 Elul 6516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2757 | 21 Elul 6517 |
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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