Leil Selichot 3113 / סליחות 6873

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6873 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 3110 25 Elul 6870
Leil Selichot 3111 21 Elul 6871
Leil Selichot 3112 23 Elul 6872
Leil Selichot 3113 23 Elul 6873
Leil Selichot 3114 20 Elul 6874
Leil Selichot 3115 23 Elul 6875
Leil Selichot 3116 23 Elul 6876
Leil Selichot 3117 25 Elul 6877

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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