Leil Selichot 3573 / סליחות 7333

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7333 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 3570 25 Elul 7330
Leil Selichot 3571 21 Elul 7331
Leil Selichot 3572 21 Elul 7332
Leil Selichot 3573 25 Elul 7333
Leil Selichot 3574 25 Elul 7334
Leil Selichot 3575 21 Elul 7335
Leil Selichot 3576 23 Elul 7336
Leil Selichot 3577 25 Elul 7337

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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