Leil Selichot 943 / סליחות 4703

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4703 occurred 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 940 23 Elul 4700
Leil Selichot 941 23 Elul 4701
Leil Selichot 942 25 Elul 4702
Leil Selichot 943 21 Elul 4703
Leil Selichot 944 23 Elul 4704
Leil Selichot 945 25 Elul 4705
Leil Selichot 946 21 Elul 4706
Leil Selichot 947 23 Elul 4707

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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