Leil Selichot 2433 / סְלִיחוֹת 6193

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6193 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2431 21 Elul 6191
Leil Selichot 2432 21 Elul 6192
Leil Selichot 2433 25 Elul 6193
Leil Selichot 2434 25 Elul 6194
Leil Selichot 2435 21 Elul 6195
Leil Selichot 2436 23 Elul 6196
Leil Selichot 2437 25 Elul 6197
Leil Selichot 2438 21 Elul 6198
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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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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