Leil Selichot 2833 / סליחות 6593

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6593 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 2830 21 Elul 6590
Leil Selichot 2831 21 Elul 6591
Leil Selichot 2832 25 Elul 6592
Leil Selichot 2833 25 Elul 6593
Leil Selichot 2834 21 Elul 6594
Leil Selichot 2835 23 Elul 6595
Leil Selichot 2836 25 Elul 6596
Leil Selichot 2837 21 Elul 6597

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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