Leil Selichot 3103 / סליחות 6863
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6863 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 3100 | 25 Elul 6860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3101 | 21 Elul 6861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3102 | 21 Elul 6862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3103 | 25 Elul 6863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3104 | 21 Elul 6864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3105 | 21 Elul 6865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3106 | 23 Elul 6866 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3107 | 25 Elul 6867 |
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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