Leil Selichot 7923 / סליחות 11683
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11683 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 7920 | 23 Elul 11680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7921 | 25 Elul 11681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7922 | 21 Elul 11682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7923 | 21 Elul 11683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7924 | 25 Elul 11684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7925 | 25 Elul 11685 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7926 | 21 Elul 11686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7927 | 23 Elul 11687 |
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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