Leil Selichot 3643 / סליחות 7403

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7403 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 3640 23 Elul 7400
Leil Selichot 3641 25 Elul 7401
Leil Selichot 3642 25 Elul 7402
Leil Selichot 3643 21 Elul 7403
Leil Selichot 3644 25 Elul 7404
Leil Selichot 3645 25 Elul 7405
Leil Selichot 3646 21 Elul 7406
Leil Selichot 3647 23 Elul 7407

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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