Leil Selichot 8703 / סליחות 12463
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12463 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 8700 | 20 Elul 12460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8701 | 23 Elul 12461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8702 | 23 Elul 12462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8703 | 20 Elul 12463 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8704 | 21 Elul 12464 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8705 | 23 Elul 12465 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8706 | 25 Elul 12466 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8707 | 20 Elul 12467 |
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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