Leil Selichot 2663 / סליחות 6423
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6423 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 2660 | 25 Elul 6420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2661 | 21 Elul 6421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2662 | 21 Elul 6422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2663 | 25 Elul 6423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2664 | 20 Elul 6424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2665 | 21 Elul 6425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2666 | 23 Elul 6426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2667 | 20 Elul 6427 |
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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