Leil Selichot 7043 / סליחות 10803

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10803 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 7040 21 Elul 10800
Leil Selichot 7041 23 Elul 10801
Leil Selichot 7042 20 Elul 10802
Leil Selichot 7043 21 Elul 10803
Leil Selichot 7044 23 Elul 10804
Leil Selichot 7045 25 Elul 10805
Leil Selichot 7046 20 Elul 10806
Leil Selichot 7047 23 Elul 10807

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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