Leil Selichot 9233 / סליחות 12993
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12993 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9230 | 25 Elul 12990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9231 | 25 Elul 12991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9232 | 21 Elul 12992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9233 | 23 Elul 12993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9234 | 25 Elul 12994 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9235 | 21 Elul 12995 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9236 | 21 Elul 12996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9237 | 25 Elul 12997 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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