Leil Selichot 9420 / סליחות 13180

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13180 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 9417 20 Elul 13177
Leil Selichot 9418 21 Elul 13178
Leil Selichot 9419 23 Elul 13179
Leil Selichot 9420 25 Elul 13180
Leil Selichot 9421 20 Elul 13181
Leil Selichot 9422 23 Elul 13182
Leil Selichot 9423 25 Elul 13183
Leil Selichot 9424 25 Elul 13184

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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