Leil Selichot 3593 / סליחות 7353

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7353 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 3590 25 Elul 7350
Leil Selichot 3591 25 Elul 7351
Leil Selichot 3592 21 Elul 7352
Leil Selichot 3593 23 Elul 7353
Leil Selichot 3594 25 Elul 7354
Leil Selichot 3595 21 Elul 7355
Leil Selichot 3596 23 Elul 7356
Leil Selichot 3597 25 Elul 7357

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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