Leil Selichot 9533 / סליחות 13293

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13293 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 9530 21 Elul 13290
Leil Selichot 9531 25 Elul 13291
Leil Selichot 9532 25 Elul 13292
Leil Selichot 9533 21 Elul 13293
Leil Selichot 9534 23 Elul 13294
Leil Selichot 9535 25 Elul 13295
Leil Selichot 9536 21 Elul 13296
Leil Selichot 9537 23 Elul 13297

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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