Leil Selichot 3743 / סליחות 7503

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7503 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 3740 25 Elul 7500
Leil Selichot 3741 21 Elul 7501
Leil Selichot 3742 25 Elul 7502
Leil Selichot 3743 25 Elul 7503
Leil Selichot 3744 21 Elul 7504
Leil Selichot 3745 23 Elul 7505
Leil Selichot 3746 25 Elul 7506
Leil Selichot 3747 21 Elul 7507

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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