Leil Selichot 643 / סְלִיחוֹת 4403

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4403 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 641 20 Elul 4401
Leil Selichot 642 23 Elul 4402
Leil Selichot 643 23 Elul 4403
Leil Selichot 644 25 Elul 4404
Leil Selichot 645 21 Elul 4405
Leil Selichot 646 23 Elul 4406
Leil Selichot 647 25 Elul 4407
Leil Selichot 648 20 Elul 4408
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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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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