Leil Selichot 2860 / סליחות 6620

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6620 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 2857 21 Elul 6617
Leil Selichot 2858 21 Elul 6618
Leil Selichot 2859 23 Elul 6619
Leil Selichot 2860 25 Elul 6620
Leil Selichot 2861 21 Elul 6621
Leil Selichot 2862 23 Elul 6622
Leil Selichot 2863 25 Elul 6623
Leil Selichot 2864 21 Elul 6624

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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