Leil Selichot 3033 / סליחות 6793
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6793 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 3030 | 21 Elul 6790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3031 | 21 Elul 6791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3032 | 25 Elul 6792 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3033 | 21 Elul 6793 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3034 | 21 Elul 6794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3035 | 23 Elul 6795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3036 | 20 Elul 6796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3037 | 21 Elul 6797 |
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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