Leil Selichot 2053 / סְלִיחוֹת 5813
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5813 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2051 | 25 Elul 5811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2052 | 20 Elul 5812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2053 | 23 Elul 5813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2054 | 23 Elul 5814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2055 | 25 Elul 5815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2056 | 21 Elul 5816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2057 | 23 Elul 5817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2058 | 25 Elul 5818 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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