Leil Selichot 6903 / סליחות 10663
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10663 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 6900 | 25 Elul 10660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6901 | 21 Elul 10661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6902 | 23 Elul 10662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6903 | 25 Elul 10663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6904 | 21 Elul 10664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6905 | 23 Elul 10665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6906 | 25 Elul 10666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6907 | 25 Elul 10667 |
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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