Leil Selichot 1150 / סליחות 4910

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4910 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 1147 25 Elul 4907
Leil Selichot 1148 25 Elul 4908
Leil Selichot 1149 21 Elul 4909
Leil Selichot 1150 23 Elul 4910
Leil Selichot 1151 25 Elul 4911
Leil Selichot 1152 21 Elul 4912
Leil Selichot 1153 21 Elul 4913
Leil Selichot 1154 25 Elul 4914

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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