Leil Selichot 2030 / סליחות 5790

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5790 occurs after nightfall 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 2027 23 Elul 5787
Leil Selichot 2028 25 Elul 5788
Leil Selichot 2029 21 Elul 5789
Leil Selichot 2030 23 Elul 5790
Leil Selichot 2031 25 Elul 5791
Leil Selichot 2032 21 Elul 5792
Leil Selichot 2033 23 Elul 5793
Leil Selichot 2034 25 Elul 5794

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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