Leil Selichot 4593 / סליחות 8353

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8353 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 4590 21 Elul 8350
Leil Selichot 4591 23 Elul 8351
Leil Selichot 4592 25 Elul 8352
Leil Selichot 4593 21 Elul 8353
Leil Selichot 4594 23 Elul 8354
Leil Selichot 4595 23 Elul 8355
Leil Selichot 4596 20 Elul 8356
Leil Selichot 4597 23 Elul 8357

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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