Leil Selichot 4253 / סליחות 8013

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8013 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 4250 25 Elul 8010
Leil Selichot 4251 20 Elul 8011
Leil Selichot 4252 23 Elul 8012
Leil Selichot 4253 23 Elul 8013
Leil Selichot 4254 25 Elul 8014
Leil Selichot 4255 21 Elul 8015
Leil Selichot 4256 23 Elul 8016
Leil Selichot 4257 25 Elul 8017

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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