Leil Selichot 6273 / סליחות 10033

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10033 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 6270 25 Elul 10030
Leil Selichot 6271 21 Elul 10031
Leil Selichot 6272 21 Elul 10032
Leil Selichot 6273 25 Elul 10033
Leil Selichot 6274 20 Elul 10034
Leil Selichot 6275 21 Elul 10035
Leil Selichot 6276 23 Elul 10036
Leil Selichot 6277 20 Elul 10037

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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