Leil Selichot 2973 / סליחות 6733

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6733 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 2970 23 Elul 6730
Leil Selichot 2971 25 Elul 6731
Leil Selichot 2972 25 Elul 6732
Leil Selichot 2973 21 Elul 6733
Leil Selichot 2974 23 Elul 6734
Leil Selichot 2975 25 Elul 6735
Leil Selichot 2976 21 Elul 6736
Leil Selichot 2977 23 Elul 6737

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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