Leil Selichot 2403 / סליחות 6163
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6163 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2400 | 25 Elul 6160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2401 | 21 Elul 6161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2402 | 23 Elul 6162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2403 | 25 Elul 6163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2404 | 20 Elul 6164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2405 | 23 Elul 6165 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2406 | 25 Elul 6166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2407 | 25 Elul 6167 |
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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