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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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