Leil Selichot 6533 / סליחות 10293

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10293 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 6530 23 Elul 10290
Leil Selichot 6531 25 Elul 10291
Leil Selichot 6532 21 Elul 10292
Leil Selichot 6533 23 Elul 10293
Leil Selichot 6534 25 Elul 10294
Leil Selichot 6535 21 Elul 10295
Leil Selichot 6536 23 Elul 10296
Leil Selichot 6537 25 Elul 10297

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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