Leil Selichot 1660 / סליחות 5420
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5420 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1657 | 23 Elul 5417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1658 | 23 Elul 5418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1659 | 25 Elul 5419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1660 | 21 Elul 5420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1661 | 23 Elul 5421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1662 | 25 Elul 5422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1663 | 20 Elul 5423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1664 | 23 Elul 5424 |
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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