Leil Selichot 5620 / סליחות 9380

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9380 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 5617 25 Elul 9377
Leil Selichot 5618 20 Elul 9378
Leil Selichot 5619 23 Elul 9379
Leil Selichot 5620 25 Elul 9380
Leil Selichot 5621 25 Elul 9381
Leil Selichot 5622 21 Elul 9382
Leil Selichot 5623 25 Elul 9383
Leil Selichot 5624 25 Elul 9384

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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