Leil Selichot 1760 / סליחות 5520

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5520 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 1757 25 Elul 5517
Leil Selichot 1758 20 Elul 5518
Leil Selichot 1759 23 Elul 5519
Leil Selichot 1760 25 Elul 5520
Leil Selichot 1761 20 Elul 5521
Leil Selichot 1762 23 Elul 5522
Leil Selichot 1763 25 Elul 5523
Leil Selichot 1764 25 Elul 5524

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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