Leil Selichot 3920 / סליחות 7680

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7680 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 3917 21 Elul 7677
Leil Selichot 3918 25 Elul 7678
Leil Selichot 3919 25 Elul 7679
Leil Selichot 3920 21 Elul 7680
Leil Selichot 3921 23 Elul 7681
Leil Selichot 3922 25 Elul 7682
Leil Selichot 3923 21 Elul 7683
Leil Selichot 3924 21 Elul 7684

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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