Leil Selichot 7693 / סליחות 11453
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11453 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 7690 | 23 Elul 11450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7691 | 25 Elul 11451 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7692 | 20 Elul 11452 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7693 | 23 Elul 11453 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7694 | 25 Elul 11454 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7695 | 25 Elul 11455 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7696 | 21 Elul 11456 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7697 | 23 Elul 11457 |
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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