Leil Selichot 7323 / סליחות 11083

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11083 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 7320 20 Elul 11080
Leil Selichot 7321 23 Elul 11081
Leil Selichot 7322 25 Elul 11082
Leil Selichot 7323 25 Elul 11083
Leil Selichot 7324 21 Elul 11084
Leil Selichot 7325 23 Elul 11085
Leil Selichot 7326 25 Elul 11086
Leil Selichot 7327 21 Elul 11087

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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