Leil Selichot 2560 / סליחות 6320

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6320 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2557 21 Elul 6317
Leil Selichot 2558 25 Elul 6318
Leil Selichot 2559 25 Elul 6319
Leil Selichot 2560 21 Elul 6320
Leil Selichot 2561 23 Elul 6321
Leil Selichot 2562 25 Elul 6322
Leil Selichot 2563 21 Elul 6323
Leil Selichot 2564 23 Elul 6324

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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