Leil Selichot 6960 / סליחות 10720
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10720 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 6957 | 25 Elul 10717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6958 | 21 Elul 10718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6959 | 21 Elul 10719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6960 | 25 Elul 10720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6961 | 21 Elul 10721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6962 | 21 Elul 10722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6963 | 23 Elul 10723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6964 | 25 Elul 10724 |
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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