Leil Selichot 3660 / סליחות 7420

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7420 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 3657 23 Elul 7417
Leil Selichot 3658 25 Elul 7418
Leil Selichot 3659 20 Elul 7419
Leil Selichot 3660 23 Elul 7420
Leil Selichot 3661 23 Elul 7421
Leil Selichot 3662 25 Elul 7422
Leil Selichot 3663 21 Elul 7423
Leil Selichot 3664 23 Elul 7424

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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