Leil Selichot 9273 / סליחות 13033

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13033 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 9270 23 Elul 13030
Leil Selichot 9271 25 Elul 13031
Leil Selichot 9272 20 Elul 13032
Leil Selichot 9273 23 Elul 13033
Leil Selichot 9274 23 Elul 13034
Leil Selichot 9275 25 Elul 13035
Leil Selichot 9276 21 Elul 13036
Leil Selichot 9277 23 Elul 13037

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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