Leil Selichot 9570 / סליחות 13330

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13330 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 9567 21 Elul 13327
Leil Selichot 9568 23 Elul 13328
Leil Selichot 9569 25 Elul 13329
Leil Selichot 9570 20 Elul 13330
Leil Selichot 9571 23 Elul 13331
Leil Selichot 9572 25 Elul 13332
Leil Selichot 9573 25 Elul 13333
Leil Selichot 9574 21 Elul 13334

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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