Leil Selichot 9293 / סליחות 13053

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13053 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 9290 23 Elul 13050
Leil Selichot 9291 25 Elul 13051
Leil Selichot 9292 20 Elul 13052
Leil Selichot 9293 21 Elul 13053
Leil Selichot 9294 23 Elul 13054
Leil Selichot 9295 20 Elul 13055
Leil Selichot 9296 21 Elul 13056
Leil Selichot 9297 23 Elul 13057

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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