Leil Selichot 2643 / סליחות 6403

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6403 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 2640 20 Elul 6400
Leil Selichot 2641 21 Elul 6401
Leil Selichot 2642 23 Elul 6402
Leil Selichot 2643 25 Elul 6403
Leil Selichot 2644 20 Elul 6404
Leil Selichot 2645 23 Elul 6405
Leil Selichot 2646 23 Elul 6406
Leil Selichot 2647 25 Elul 6407

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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