Leil Selichot 2623 / סליחות 6383

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6383 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 2620 25 Elul 6380
Leil Selichot 2621 21 Elul 6381
Leil Selichot 2622 23 Elul 6382
Leil Selichot 2623 25 Elul 6383
Leil Selichot 2624 20 Elul 6384
Leil Selichot 2625 23 Elul 6385
Leil Selichot 2626 25 Elul 6386
Leil Selichot 2627 25 Elul 6387

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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