Leil Selichot 6543 / סליחות 10303

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10303 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 6540 25 Elul 10300
Leil Selichot 6541 25 Elul 10301
Leil Selichot 6542 21 Elul 10302
Leil Selichot 6543 23 Elul 10303
Leil Selichot 6544 25 Elul 10304
Leil Selichot 6545 21 Elul 10305
Leil Selichot 6546 21 Elul 10306
Leil Selichot 6547 23 Elul 10307

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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