Leil Selichot 4760 / סליחות 8520

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8520 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 4757 25 Elul 8517
Leil Selichot 4758 25 Elul 8518
Leil Selichot 4759 21 Elul 8519
Leil Selichot 4760 23 Elul 8520
Leil Selichot 4761 25 Elul 8521
Leil Selichot 4762 21 Elul 8522
Leil Selichot 4763 21 Elul 8523
Leil Selichot 4764 25 Elul 8524

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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