Leil Selichot 4073 / סליחות 7833

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7833 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 4070 23 Elul 7830
Leil Selichot 4071 25 Elul 7831
Leil Selichot 4072 21 Elul 7832
Leil Selichot 4073 23 Elul 7833
Leil Selichot 4074 25 Elul 7834
Leil Selichot 4075 20 Elul 7835
Leil Selichot 4076 21 Elul 7836
Leil Selichot 4077 23 Elul 7837

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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