Leil Selichot 7513 / סליחות 11273

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11273 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 7510 21 Elul 11270
Leil Selichot 7511 23 Elul 11271
Leil Selichot 7512 20 Elul 11272
Leil Selichot 7513 21 Elul 11273
Leil Selichot 7514 23 Elul 11274
Leil Selichot 7515 25 Elul 11275
Leil Selichot 7516 20 Elul 11276
Leil Selichot 7517 23 Elul 11277

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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