Leil Selichot 6353 / סליחות 10113

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10113 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 6350 23 Elul 10110
Leil Selichot 6351 25 Elul 10111
Leil Selichot 6352 20 Elul 10112
Leil Selichot 6353 23 Elul 10113
Leil Selichot 6354 23 Elul 10114
Leil Selichot 6355 20 Elul 10115
Leil Selichot 6356 21 Elul 10116
Leil Selichot 6357 23 Elul 10117

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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