Leil Selichot 1910 / סליחות 5670

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5670 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 1907 21 Elul 5667
Leil Selichot 1908 23 Elul 5668
Leil Selichot 1909 25 Elul 5669
Leil Selichot 1910 20 Elul 5670
Leil Selichot 1911 23 Elul 5671
Leil Selichot 1912 25 Elul 5672
Leil Selichot 1913 25 Elul 5673
Leil Selichot 1914 21 Elul 5674

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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