Leil Selichot 8133 / סליחות 11893

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11893 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 8130 23 Elul 11890
Leil Selichot 8131 25 Elul 11891
Leil Selichot 8132 20 Elul 11892
Leil Selichot 8133 23 Elul 11893
Leil Selichot 8134 23 Elul 11894
Leil Selichot 8135 20 Elul 11895
Leil Selichot 8136 23 Elul 11896
Leil Selichot 8137 23 Elul 11897

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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