Leil Selichot 5543 / סליחות 9303
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9303 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 5540 | 20 Elul 9300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5541 | 23 Elul 9301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5542 | 23 Elul 9302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5543 | 25 Elul 9303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5544 | 21 Elul 9304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5545 | 23 Elul 9305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5546 | 25 Elul 9306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5547 | 21 Elul 9307 |
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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