Leil Selichot 2243 / סְלִיחוֹת 6003
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6003 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 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 2241 | 20 Elul 6001 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2242 | 21 Elul 6002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2243 | 23 Elul 6003 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2244 | 25 Elul 6004 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2245 | 21 Elul 6005 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2246 | 23 Elul 6006 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2247 | 23 Elul 6007 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2248 | 20 Elul 6008 |
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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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