Leil Selichot 1070 / סְלִיחוֹת 4830
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4830 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1068 | 21 Elul 4828 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1069 | 23 Elul 4829 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1070 | 25 Elul 4830 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1071 | 21 Elul 4831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1072 | 23 Elul 4832 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1073 | 25 Elul 4833 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1074 | 25 Elul 4834 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1075 | 21 Elul 4835 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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