Leil Selichot 793 / סליחות 4553

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4553 occurred 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 790 20 Elul 4550
Leil Selichot 791 23 Elul 4551
Leil Selichot 792 23 Elul 4552
Leil Selichot 793 25 Elul 4553
Leil Selichot 794 21 Elul 4554
Leil Selichot 795 23 Elul 4555
Leil Selichot 796 25 Elul 4556
Leil Selichot 797 21 Elul 4557

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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