Leil Selichot 6723 / סליחות 10483

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10483 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 6720 25 Elul 10480
Leil Selichot 6721 21 Elul 10481
Leil Selichot 6722 23 Elul 10482
Leil Selichot 6723 23 Elul 10483
Leil Selichot 6724 20 Elul 10484
Leil Selichot 6725 23 Elul 10485
Leil Selichot 6726 23 Elul 10486
Leil Selichot 6727 25 Elul 10487

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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