Leil Selichot 3263 / סליחות 7023

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7023 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 3260 21 Elul 7020
Leil Selichot 3261 23 Elul 7021
Leil Selichot 3262 23 Elul 7022
Leil Selichot 3263 20 Elul 7023
Leil Selichot 3264 23 Elul 7024
Leil Selichot 3265 23 Elul 7025
Leil Selichot 3266 25 Elul 7026
Leil Selichot 3267 21 Elul 7027

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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