Leil Selichot 1930 / סליחות 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 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 1927 20 Elul 5687
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

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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