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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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