Leil Selichot 1930 / סְלִיחוֹת 5690
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5690 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 1928 | 23 Elul 5688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1929 | 23 Elul 5689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1930 | 20 Elul 5690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1931 | 23 Elul 5691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1932 | 23 Elul 5692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1933 | 25 Elul 5693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1934 | 21 Elul 5694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1935 | 23 Elul 5695 |
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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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