Leil Selichot 2360 / סליחות 6120
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6120 occurs after nightfall 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 2357 | 21 Elul 6117 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2358 | 23 Elul 6118 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2359 | 25 Elul 6119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2360 | 21 Elul 6120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2361 | 21 Elul 6121 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2362 | 25 Elul 6122 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2363 | 21 Elul 6123 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2364 | 21 Elul 6124 |
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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