Leil Selichot 9360 / סליחות 13120

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13120 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 9357 21 Elul 13117
Leil Selichot 9358 23 Elul 13118
Leil Selichot 9359 25 Elul 13119
Leil Selichot 9360 21 Elul 13120
Leil Selichot 9361 21 Elul 13121
Leil Selichot 9362 25 Elul 13122
Leil Selichot 9363 20 Elul 13123
Leil Selichot 9364 21 Elul 13124

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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