Leil Selichot 463 / סליחות 4223

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4223 occurred 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 460 23 Elul 4220
Leil Selichot 461 25 Elul 4221
Leil Selichot 462 21 Elul 4222
Leil Selichot 463 23 Elul 4223
Leil Selichot 464 25 Elul 4224
Leil Selichot 465 20 Elul 4225
Leil Selichot 466 21 Elul 4226
Leil Selichot 467 23 Elul 4227

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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