Leil Selichot 5493 / סליחות 9253
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9253 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 5490 | 21 Elul 9250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5491 | 23 Elul 9251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5492 | 25 Elul 9252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5493 | 20 Elul 9253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5494 | 23 Elul 9254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5495 | 25 Elul 9255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5496 | 25 Elul 9256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5497 | 21 Elul 9257 |
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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