Leil Selichot 6633 / סליחות 10393

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10393 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 6630 21 Elul 10390
Leil Selichot 6631 23 Elul 10391
Leil Selichot 6632 25 Elul 10392
Leil Selichot 6633 25 Elul 10393
Leil Selichot 6634 21 Elul 10394
Leil Selichot 6635 25 Elul 10395
Leil Selichot 6636 25 Elul 10396
Leil Selichot 6637 21 Elul 10397

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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