Leil Selichot 6693 / סליחות 10453
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10453 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 6690 | 25 Elul 10450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6691 | 21 Elul 10451 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6692 | 23 Elul 10452 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6693 | 25 Elul 10453 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6694 | 21 Elul 10454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6695 | 23 Elul 10455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6696 | 23 Elul 10456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6697 | 20 Elul 10457 |
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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