Leil Selichot 6763 / סליחות 10523

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10523 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 6760 25 Elul 10520
Leil Selichot 6761 25 Elul 10521
Leil Selichot 6762 21 Elul 10522
Leil Selichot 6763 23 Elul 10523
Leil Selichot 6764 25 Elul 10524
Leil Selichot 6765 21 Elul 10525
Leil Selichot 6766 21 Elul 10526
Leil Selichot 6767 25 Elul 10527

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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