Leil Selichot 130 / סליחות 3890

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3890 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 127 20 Elul 3887
Leil Selichot 128 23 Elul 3888
Leil Selichot 129 25 Elul 3889
Leil Selichot 130 25 Elul 3890
Leil Selichot 131 21 Elul 3891
Leil Selichot 132 25 Elul 3892
Leil Selichot 133 25 Elul 3893
Leil Selichot 134 21 Elul 3894

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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