Leil Selichot 7713 / סליחות 11473

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11473 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 7710 23 Elul 11470
Leil Selichot 7711 23 Elul 11471
Leil Selichot 7712 20 Elul 11472
Leil Selichot 7713 23 Elul 11473
Leil Selichot 7714 23 Elul 11474
Leil Selichot 7715 25 Elul 11475
Leil Selichot 7716 20 Elul 11476
Leil Selichot 7717 23 Elul 11477

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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