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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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