Leil Selichot 653 / סליחות 4413

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4413 occurred 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 650 25 Elul 4410
Leil Selichot 651 25 Elul 4411
Leil Selichot 652 21 Elul 4412
Leil Selichot 653 25 Elul 4413
Leil Selichot 654 25 Elul 4414
Leil Selichot 655 21 Elul 4415
Leil Selichot 656 23 Elul 4416
Leil Selichot 657 25 Elul 4417

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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