Leil Selichot 9303 / סליחות 13063

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13063 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 9300 23 Elul 13060
Leil Selichot 9301 23 Elul 13061
Leil Selichot 9302 25 Elul 13062
Leil Selichot 9303 21 Elul 13063
Leil Selichot 9304 23 Elul 13064
Leil Selichot 9305 25 Elul 13065
Leil Selichot 9306 21 Elul 13066
Leil Selichot 9307 21 Elul 13067

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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