Leil Selichot 8153 / סליחות 11913

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11913 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 8150 23 Elul 11910
Leil Selichot 8151 25 Elul 11911
Leil Selichot 8152 21 Elul 11912
Leil Selichot 8153 21 Elul 11913
Leil Selichot 8154 23 Elul 11914
Leil Selichot 8155 20 Elul 11915
Leil Selichot 8156 21 Elul 11916
Leil Selichot 8157 23 Elul 11917

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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