Leil Selichot 5960 / סליחות 9720
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9720 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5957 | 21 Elul 9717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5958 | 23 Elul 9718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5959 | 25 Elul 9719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5960 | 20 Elul 9720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5961 | 23 Elul 9721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5962 | 25 Elul 9722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5963 | 25 Elul 9723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5964 | 21 Elul 9724 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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