Leil Selichot 513 / סליחות 4273

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4273 occurred 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 510 21 Elul 4270
Leil Selichot 511 23 Elul 4271
Leil Selichot 512 20 Elul 4272
Leil Selichot 513 21 Elul 4273
Leil Selichot 514 23 Elul 4274
Leil Selichot 515 25 Elul 4275
Leil Selichot 516 21 Elul 4276
Leil Selichot 517 23 Elul 4277

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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