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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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