Leil Selichot 733 / סליחות 4493

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4493 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 730 21 Elul 4490
Leil Selichot 731 25 Elul 4491
Leil Selichot 732 25 Elul 4492
Leil Selichot 733 21 Elul 4493
Leil Selichot 734 23 Elul 4494
Leil Selichot 735 25 Elul 4495
Leil Selichot 736 21 Elul 4496
Leil Selichot 737 23 Elul 4497

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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