Leil Selichot 3613 / סליחות 7373

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7373 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 3610 23 Elul 7370
Leil Selichot 3611 25 Elul 7371
Leil Selichot 3612 20 Elul 7372
Leil Selichot 3613 23 Elul 7373
Leil Selichot 3614 25 Elul 7374
Leil Selichot 3615 25 Elul 7375
Leil Selichot 3616 21 Elul 7376
Leil Selichot 3617 25 Elul 7377

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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