Leil Selichot 3753 / סליחות 7513

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7513 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 3750 20 Elul 7510
Leil Selichot 3751 21 Elul 7511
Leil Selichot 3752 23 Elul 7512
Leil Selichot 3753 25 Elul 7513
Leil Selichot 3754 21 Elul 7514
Leil Selichot 3755 23 Elul 7515
Leil Selichot 3756 23 Elul 7516
Leil Selichot 3757 20 Elul 7517

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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