Leil Selichot 1330 / סליחות 5090

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5090 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 1327 25 Elul 5087
Leil Selichot 1328 21 Elul 5088
Leil Selichot 1329 23 Elul 5089
Leil Selichot 1330 23 Elul 5090
Leil Selichot 1331 20 Elul 5091
Leil Selichot 1332 21 Elul 5092
Leil Selichot 1333 23 Elul 5093
Leil Selichot 1334 25 Elul 5094

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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