Leil Selichot 420 / סליחות 4180

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4180 occurred 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 417 25 Elul 4177
Leil Selichot 418 20 Elul 4178
Leil Selichot 419 23 Elul 4179
Leil Selichot 420 23 Elul 4180
Leil Selichot 421 20 Elul 4181
Leil Selichot 422 23 Elul 4182
Leil Selichot 423 23 Elul 4183
Leil Selichot 424 25 Elul 4184

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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