Leil Selichot 973 / סליחות 4733

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4733 occurred 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 970 21 Elul 4730
Leil Selichot 971 23 Elul 4731
Leil Selichot 972 25 Elul 4732
Leil Selichot 973 21 Elul 4733
Leil Selichot 974 23 Elul 4734
Leil Selichot 975 25 Elul 4735
Leil Selichot 976 21 Elul 4736
Leil Selichot 977 21 Elul 4737

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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