Leil Selichot 563 / סְלִיחוֹת 4323
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4323 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 561 | 21 Elul 4321 | ||
| Leil Selichot 562 | 25 Elul 4322 | ||
| Leil Selichot 563 | 20 Elul 4323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 564 | 21 Elul 4324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 565 | 23 Elul 4325 | ||
| Leil Selichot 566 | 20 Elul 4326 | ||
| Leil Selichot 567 | 21 Elul 4327 | ||
| Leil Selichot 568 | 23 Elul 4328 |
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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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