Leil Selichot 3053 / סליחות 6813

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6813 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 3050 25 Elul 6810
Leil Selichot 3051 21 Elul 6811
Leil Selichot 3052 25 Elul 6812
Leil Selichot 3053 25 Elul 6813
Leil Selichot 3054 21 Elul 6814
Leil Selichot 3055 23 Elul 6815
Leil Selichot 3056 25 Elul 6816
Leil Selichot 3057 21 Elul 6817

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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