Leil Selichot 2293 / סליחות 6053

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6053 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 2290 21 Elul 6050
Leil Selichot 2291 25 Elul 6051
Leil Selichot 2292 20 Elul 6052
Leil Selichot 2293 21 Elul 6053
Leil Selichot 2294 23 Elul 6054
Leil Selichot 2295 20 Elul 6055
Leil Selichot 2296 21 Elul 6056
Leil Selichot 2297 23 Elul 6057

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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