Leil Selichot 373 / סליחות 4133

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4133 occurred 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 370 20 Elul 4130
Leil Selichot 371 21 Elul 4131
Leil Selichot 372 23 Elul 4132
Leil Selichot 373 25 Elul 4133
Leil Selichot 374 20 Elul 4134
Leil Selichot 375 23 Elul 4135
Leil Selichot 376 25 Elul 4136
Leil Selichot 377 25 Elul 4137

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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