Leil Selichot 7673 / סליחות 11433

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11433 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 7670 23 Elul 11430
Leil Selichot 7671 25 Elul 11431
Leil Selichot 7672 21 Elul 11432
Leil Selichot 7673 23 Elul 11433
Leil Selichot 7674 25 Elul 11434
Leil Selichot 7675 21 Elul 11435
Leil Selichot 7676 21 Elul 11436
Leil Selichot 7677 25 Elul 11437

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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