Leil Selichot 2673 / סְלִיחוֹת 6433
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6433 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 2671 | 20 Elul 6431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2672 | 23 Elul 6432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2673 | 23 Elul 6433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2674 | 25 Elul 6434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2675 | 21 Elul 6435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2676 | 23 Elul 6436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2677 | 25 Elul 6437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2678 | 21 Elul 6438 |
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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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