Leil Selichot 1303 / סליחות 5063

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5063 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 1300 25 Elul 5060
Leil Selichot 1301 21 Elul 5061
Leil Selichot 1302 21 Elul 5062
Leil Selichot 1303 25 Elul 5063
Leil Selichot 1304 20 Elul 5064
Leil Selichot 1305 21 Elul 5065
Leil Selichot 1306 23 Elul 5066
Leil Selichot 1307 20 Elul 5067

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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