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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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