Leil Selichot 5833 / סליחות 9593

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9593 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 5830 25 Elul 9590
Leil Selichot 5831 20 Elul 9591
Leil Selichot 5832 23 Elul 9592
Leil Selichot 5833 23 Elul 9593
Leil Selichot 5834 20 Elul 9594
Leil Selichot 5835 21 Elul 9595
Leil Selichot 5836 23 Elul 9596
Leil Selichot 5837 25 Elul 9597

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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