Leil Selichot 183 / סליחות 3943

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3943 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 180 25 Elul 3940
Leil Selichot 181 25 Elul 3941
Leil Selichot 182 21 Elul 3942
Leil Selichot 183 25 Elul 3943
Leil Selichot 184 25 Elul 3944
Leil Selichot 185 21 Elul 3945
Leil Selichot 186 23 Elul 3946
Leil Selichot 187 25 Elul 3947

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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