Leil Selichot 3233 / סליחות 6993

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6993 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 3230 21 Elul 6990
Leil Selichot 3231 23 Elul 6991
Leil Selichot 3232 25 Elul 6992
Leil Selichot 3233 21 Elul 6993
Leil Selichot 3234 23 Elul 6994
Leil Selichot 3235 25 Elul 6995
Leil Selichot 3236 20 Elul 6996
Leil Selichot 3237 23 Elul 6997

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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