Leil Selichot 163 / סְלִיחוֹת 3923
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3923 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 161 | 21 Elul 3921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 162 | 21 Elul 3922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 163 | 25 Elul 3923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 164 | 21 Elul 3924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 165 | 21 Elul 3925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 166 | 23 Elul 3926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 167 | 20 Elul 3927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 168 | 21 Elul 3928 |
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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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