Leil Selichot 6233 / סליחות 9993

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9993 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 6230 25 Elul 9990
Leil Selichot 6231 21 Elul 9991
Leil Selichot 6232 23 Elul 9992
Leil Selichot 6233 25 Elul 9993
Leil Selichot 6234 20 Elul 9994
Leil Selichot 6235 23 Elul 9995
Leil Selichot 6236 25 Elul 9996
Leil Selichot 6237 25 Elul 9997

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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