Leil Selichot 5853 / סליחות 9613

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9613 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 5850 25 Elul 9610
Leil Selichot 5851 20 Elul 9611
Leil Selichot 5852 21 Elul 9612
Leil Selichot 5853 23 Elul 9613
Leil Selichot 5854 25 Elul 9614
Leil Selichot 5855 21 Elul 9615
Leil Selichot 5856 23 Elul 9616
Leil Selichot 5857 23 Elul 9617

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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