Leil Selichot 4460 / סליחות 8220

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8220 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 4457 25 Elul 8217
Leil Selichot 4458 21 Elul 8218
Leil Selichot 4459 23 Elul 8219
Leil Selichot 4460 25 Elul 8220
Leil Selichot 4461 21 Elul 8221
Leil Selichot 4462 21 Elul 8222
Leil Selichot 4463 25 Elul 8223
Leil Selichot 4464 21 Elul 8224

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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