Leil Selichot 1403 / סליחות 5163

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5163 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1400 21 Elul 5160
Leil Selichot 1401 25 Elul 5161
Leil Selichot 1402 20 Elul 5162
Leil Selichot 1403 21 Elul 5163
Leil Selichot 1404 23 Elul 5164
Leil Selichot 1405 20 Elul 5165
Leil Selichot 1406 21 Elul 5166
Leil Selichot 1407 23 Elul 5167

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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