Leil Selichot 7060 / סליחות 10820

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10820 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 7057 21 Elul 10817
Leil Selichot 7058 25 Elul 10818
Leil Selichot 7059 25 Elul 10819
Leil Selichot 7060 21 Elul 10820
Leil Selichot 7061 23 Elul 10821
Leil Selichot 7062 25 Elul 10822
Leil Selichot 7063 21 Elul 10823
Leil Selichot 7064 23 Elul 10824

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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