Leil Selichot 7643 / סליחות 11403
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11403 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 7640 | 23 Elul 11400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7641 | 20 Elul 11401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7642 | 23 Elul 11402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7643 | 23 Elul 11403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7644 | 25 Elul 11404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7645 | 21 Elul 11405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7646 | 23 Elul 11406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7647 | 25 Elul 11407 |
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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