Leil Selichot 2813 / סליחות 6573

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6573 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 2810 21 Elul 6570
Leil Selichot 2811 23 Elul 6571
Leil Selichot 2812 25 Elul 6572
Leil Selichot 2813 20 Elul 6573
Leil Selichot 2814 21 Elul 6574
Leil Selichot 2815 23 Elul 6575
Leil Selichot 2816 20 Elul 6576
Leil Selichot 2817 21 Elul 6577

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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