Leil Selichot 5443 / סליחות 9203
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9203 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 5440 | 23 Elul 9200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5441 | 25 Elul 9201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5442 | 20 Elul 9202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5443 | 23 Elul 9203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5444 | 23 Elul 9204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5445 | 25 Elul 9205 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5446 | 21 Elul 9206 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5447 | 23 Elul 9207 |
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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