Leil Selichot 3160 / סליחות 6920
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6920 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 3157 | 25 Elul 6917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3158 | 20 Elul 6918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3159 | 21 Elul 6919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3160 | 23 Elul 6920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3161 | 20 Elul 6921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3162 | 21 Elul 6922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3163 | 23 Elul 6923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3164 | 23 Elul 6924 |
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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