Leil Selichot 3173 / סליחות 6933

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6933 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 3170 23 Elul 6930
Leil Selichot 3171 25 Elul 6931
Leil Selichot 3172 21 Elul 6932
Leil Selichot 3173 23 Elul 6933
Leil Selichot 3174 25 Elul 6934
Leil Selichot 3175 25 Elul 6935
Leil Selichot 3176 21 Elul 6936
Leil Selichot 3177 25 Elul 6937

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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