Leil Selichot 9803 / סליחות 13563
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13563 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 9800 | 21 Elul 13560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9801 | 23 Elul 13561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9802 | 25 Elul 13562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9803 | 21 Elul 13563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9804 | 21 Elul 13564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9805 | 25 Elul 13565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9806 | 25 Elul 13566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9807 | 21 Elul 13567 |
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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