Leil Selichot 6923 / סליחות 10683

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10683 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 6920 20 Elul 10680
Leil Selichot 6921 21 Elul 10681
Leil Selichot 6922 23 Elul 10682
Leil Selichot 6923 25 Elul 10683
Leil Selichot 6924 20 Elul 10684
Leil Selichot 6925 23 Elul 10685
Leil Selichot 6926 23 Elul 10686
Leil Selichot 6927 25 Elul 10687

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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