Leil Selichot 5160 / סליחות 8920

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8920 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 5157 25 Elul 8917
Leil Selichot 5158 21 Elul 8918
Leil Selichot 5159 21 Elul 8919
Leil Selichot 5160 25 Elul 8920
Leil Selichot 5161 20 Elul 8921
Leil Selichot 5162 21 Elul 8922
Leil Selichot 5163 23 Elul 8923
Leil Selichot 5164 20 Elul 8924

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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