Leil Selichot 9653 / סליחות 13413

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13413 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 9650 25 Elul 13410
Leil Selichot 9651 21 Elul 13411
Leil Selichot 9652 21 Elul 13412
Leil Selichot 9653 25 Elul 13413
Leil Selichot 9654 25 Elul 13414
Leil Selichot 9655 21 Elul 13415
Leil Selichot 9656 23 Elul 13416
Leil Selichot 9657 25 Elul 13417

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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