Leil Selichot 3363 / סליחות 7123

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7123 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 3360 23 Elul 7120
Leil Selichot 3361 20 Elul 7121
Leil Selichot 3362 23 Elul 7122
Leil Selichot 3363 23 Elul 7123
Leil Selichot 3364 25 Elul 7124
Leil Selichot 3365 20 Elul 7125
Leil Selichot 3366 23 Elul 7126
Leil Selichot 3367 25 Elul 7127

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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