Leil Selichot 5673 / סליחות 9433
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9433 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 5670 | 23 Elul 9430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5671 | 25 Elul 9431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5672 | 25 Elul 9432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5673 | 21 Elul 9433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5674 | 25 Elul 9434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5675 | 25 Elul 9435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5676 | 21 Elul 9436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5677 | 23 Elul 9437 |
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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