Leil Selichot 4163 / סליחות 7923
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7923 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 4160 | 21 Elul 7920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4161 | 23 Elul 7921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4162 | 25 Elul 7922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4163 | 25 Elul 7923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4164 | 21 Elul 7924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4165 | 25 Elul 7925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4166 | 25 Elul 7926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4167 | 21 Elul 7927 |
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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