Leil Selichot 9473 / סליחות 13233

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13233 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 9470 23 Elul 13230
Leil Selichot 9471 25 Elul 13231
Leil Selichot 9472 20 Elul 13232
Leil Selichot 9473 23 Elul 13233
Leil Selichot 9474 25 Elul 13234
Leil Selichot 9475 20 Elul 13235
Leil Selichot 9476 23 Elul 13236
Leil Selichot 9477 25 Elul 13237

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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