Leil Selichot 4333 / סליחות 8093

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8093 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 4330 23 Elul 8090
Leil Selichot 4331 25 Elul 8091
Leil Selichot 4332 25 Elul 8092
Leil Selichot 4333 21 Elul 8093
Leil Selichot 4334 23 Elul 8094
Leil Selichot 4335 25 Elul 8095
Leil Selichot 4336 21 Elul 8096
Leil Selichot 4337 23 Elul 8097

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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