Leil Selichot 5273 / סליחות 9033
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9033 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5270 | 21 Elul 9030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5271 | 23 Elul 9031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5272 | 25 Elul 9032 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5273 | 20 Elul 9033 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5274 | 23 Elul 9034 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5275 | 25 Elul 9035 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5276 | 25 Elul 9036 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5277 | 21 Elul 9037 |
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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