Leil Selichot 2170 / סליחות 5930

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5930 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 2167 21 Elul 5927
Leil Selichot 2168 21 Elul 5928
Leil Selichot 2169 25 Elul 5929
Leil Selichot 2170 20 Elul 5930
Leil Selichot 2171 21 Elul 5931
Leil Selichot 2172 23 Elul 5932
Leil Selichot 2173 20 Elul 5933
Leil Selichot 2174 21 Elul 5934

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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