Leil Selichot 1720 / סליחות 5480

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5480 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 1717 21 Elul 5477
Leil Selichot 1718 21 Elul 5478
Leil Selichot 1719 25 Elul 5479
Leil Selichot 1720 25 Elul 5480
Leil Selichot 1721 21 Elul 5481
Leil Selichot 1722 23 Elul 5482
Leil Selichot 1723 25 Elul 5483
Leil Selichot 1724 21 Elul 5484

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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