Leil Selichot 4600 / סליחות 8360

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8360 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 4597 23 Elul 8357
Leil Selichot 4598 23 Elul 8358
Leil Selichot 4599 25 Elul 8359
Leil Selichot 4600 20 Elul 8360
Leil Selichot 4601 23 Elul 8361
Leil Selichot 4602 25 Elul 8362
Leil Selichot 4603 20 Elul 8363
Leil Selichot 4604 23 Elul 8364

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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