Leil Selichot 6323 / סליחות 10083

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10083 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 6320 23 Elul 10080
Leil Selichot 6321 25 Elul 10081
Leil Selichot 6322 21 Elul 10082
Leil Selichot 6323 23 Elul 10083
Leil Selichot 6324 25 Elul 10084
Leil Selichot 6325 20 Elul 10085
Leil Selichot 6326 23 Elul 10086
Leil Selichot 6327 23 Elul 10087

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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