Leil Selichot 9240 / סליחות 13000

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13000 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 9237 25 Elul 12997
Leil Selichot 9238 21 Elul 12998
Leil Selichot 9239 21 Elul 12999
Leil Selichot 9240 23 Elul 13000
Leil Selichot 9241 20 Elul 13001
Leil Selichot 9242 21 Elul 13002
Leil Selichot 9243 23 Elul 13003
Leil Selichot 9244 25 Elul 13004

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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