Leil Selichot 5873 / סליחות 9633

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9633 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 5870 25 Elul 9630
Leil Selichot 5871 25 Elul 9631
Leil Selichot 5872 21 Elul 9632
Leil Selichot 5873 21 Elul 9633
Leil Selichot 5874 25 Elul 9634
Leil Selichot 5875 21 Elul 9635
Leil Selichot 5876 21 Elul 9636
Leil Selichot 5877 23 Elul 9637

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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