Leil Selichot 100 / סליחות 3860

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3860 occurred 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 97 21 Elul 3857
Leil Selichot 98 23 Elul 3858
Leil Selichot 99 25 Elul 3859
Leil Selichot 100 20 Elul 3860
Leil Selichot 101 23 Elul 3861
Leil Selichot 102 25 Elul 3862
Leil Selichot 103 25 Elul 3863
Leil Selichot 104 21 Elul 3864

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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