Leil Selichot 7753 / סליחות 11513

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11513 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 7750 21 Elul 11510
Leil Selichot 7751 23 Elul 11511
Leil Selichot 7752 25 Elul 11512
Leil Selichot 7753 21 Elul 11513
Leil Selichot 7754 21 Elul 11514
Leil Selichot 7755 25 Elul 11515
Leil Selichot 7756 20 Elul 11516
Leil Selichot 7757 21 Elul 11517

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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