Leil Selichot 3503 / סליחות 7263
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7263 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 3500 | 21 Elul 7260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3501 | 21 Elul 7261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3502 | 25 Elul 7262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3503 | 20 Elul 7263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3504 | 21 Elul 7264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3505 | 23 Elul 7265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3506 | 25 Elul 7266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3507 | 21 Elul 7267 |
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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