Leil Selichot 4783 / סליחות 8543

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8543 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 4780 21 Elul 8540
Leil Selichot 4781 25 Elul 8541
Leil Selichot 4782 25 Elul 8542
Leil Selichot 4783 21 Elul 8543
Leil Selichot 4784 23 Elul 8544
Leil Selichot 4785 25 Elul 8545
Leil Selichot 4786 21 Elul 8546
Leil Selichot 4787 23 Elul 8547

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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