Leil Selichot 4860 / סליחות 8620

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8620 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 4857 21 Elul 8617
Leil Selichot 4858 21 Elul 8618
Leil Selichot 4859 25 Elul 8619
Leil Selichot 4860 21 Elul 8620
Leil Selichot 4861 21 Elul 8621
Leil Selichot 4862 23 Elul 8622
Leil Selichot 4863 20 Elul 8623
Leil Selichot 4864 21 Elul 8624

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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