Leil Selichot 2163 / סליחות 5923

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5923 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 2160 25 Elul 5920
Leil Selichot 2161 21 Elul 5921
Leil Selichot 2162 25 Elul 5922
Leil Selichot 2163 25 Elul 5923
Leil Selichot 2164 21 Elul 5924
Leil Selichot 2165 23 Elul 5925
Leil Selichot 2166 25 Elul 5926
Leil Selichot 2167 21 Elul 5927

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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