Leil Selichot 1160 / סליחות 4920

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4920 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 1157 23 Elul 4917
Leil Selichot 1158 20 Elul 4918
Leil Selichot 1159 21 Elul 4919
Leil Selichot 1160 23 Elul 4920
Leil Selichot 1161 23 Elul 4921
Leil Selichot 1162 20 Elul 4922
Leil Selichot 1163 23 Elul 4923
Leil Selichot 1164 23 Elul 4924

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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