Leil Selichot 2723 / סליחות 6483

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6483 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 2720 23 Elul 6480
Leil Selichot 2721 25 Elul 6481
Leil Selichot 2722 20 Elul 6482
Leil Selichot 2723 23 Elul 6483
Leil Selichot 2724 25 Elul 6484
Leil Selichot 2725 25 Elul 6485
Leil Selichot 2726 21 Elul 6486
Leil Selichot 2727 23 Elul 6487

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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