Leil Selichot 5520 / סליחות 9280

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9280 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 5517 21 Elul 9277
Leil Selichot 5518 23 Elul 9278
Leil Selichot 5519 25 Elul 9279
Leil Selichot 5520 20 Elul 9280
Leil Selichot 5521 23 Elul 9281
Leil Selichot 5522 25 Elul 9282
Leil Selichot 5523 25 Elul 9283
Leil Selichot 5524 21 Elul 9284

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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