Leil Selichot 1960 / סליחות 5720

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5720 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 1957 25 Elul 5717
Leil Selichot 1958 21 Elul 5718
Leil Selichot 1959 23 Elul 5719
Leil Selichot 1960 25 Elul 5720
Leil Selichot 1961 21 Elul 5721
Leil Selichot 1962 23 Elul 5722
Leil Selichot 1963 25 Elul 5723
Leil Selichot 1964 21 Elul 5724

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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