Leil Selichot 2793 / סליחות 6553

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6553 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 2790 21 Elul 6550
Leil Selichot 2791 23 Elul 6551
Leil Selichot 2792 25 Elul 6552
Leil Selichot 2793 20 Elul 6553
Leil Selichot 2794 23 Elul 6554
Leil Selichot 2795 23 Elul 6555
Leil Selichot 2796 25 Elul 6556
Leil Selichot 2797 21 Elul 6557

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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