Leil Selichot 4563 / סליחות 8323

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8323 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 4560 21 Elul 8320
Leil Selichot 4561 25 Elul 8321
Leil Selichot 4562 25 Elul 8322
Leil Selichot 4563 21 Elul 8323
Leil Selichot 4564 23 Elul 8324
Leil Selichot 4565 25 Elul 8325
Leil Selichot 4566 21 Elul 8326
Leil Selichot 4567 23 Elul 8327

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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