Leil Selichot 5933 / סליחות 9693
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9693 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 5930 | 21 Elul 9690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5931 | 23 Elul 9691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5932 | 20 Elul 9692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5933 | 21 Elul 9693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5934 | 23 Elul 9694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5935 | 25 Elul 9695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5936 | 20 Elul 9696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5937 | 23 Elul 9697 |
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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