Leil Selichot 5953 / סליחות 9713

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9713 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 5950 21 Elul 9710
Leil Selichot 5951 23 Elul 9711
Leil Selichot 5952 25 Elul 9712
Leil Selichot 5953 21 Elul 9713
Leil Selichot 5954 23 Elul 9714
Leil Selichot 5955 23 Elul 9715
Leil Selichot 5956 20 Elul 9716
Leil Selichot 5957 21 Elul 9717

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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