Leil Selichot 5293 / סליחות 9053
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9053 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 5290 | 20 Elul 9050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5291 | 23 Elul 9051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5292 | 23 Elul 9052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5293 | 20 Elul 9053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5294 | 23 Elul 9054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5295 | 23 Elul 9055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5296 | 25 Elul 9056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5297 | 21 Elul 9057 |
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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