Leil Selichot 6093 / סליחות 9853
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9853 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 6090 | 23 Elul 9850 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6091 | 25 Elul 9851 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6092 | 21 Elul 9852 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6093 | 23 Elul 9853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6094 | 25 Elul 9854 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6095 | 21 Elul 9855 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6096 | 21 Elul 9856 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6097 | 25 Elul 9857 |
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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