Leil Selichot 503 / סְלִיחוֹת 4263
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4263 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 501 | 25 Elul 4261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 502 | 25 Elul 4262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 503 | 21 Elul 4263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 504 | 23 Elul 4264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 505 | 25 Elul 4265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 506 | 21 Elul 4266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 507 | 21 Elul 4267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 508 | 25 Elul 4268 |
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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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