Leil Selichot 270 / סְלִיחוֹת 4030
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4030 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 268 | 25 Elul 4028 | ||
| Leil Selichot 269 | 20 Elul 4029 | ||
| Leil Selichot 270 | 23 Elul 4030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 271 | 23 Elul 4031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 272 | 25 Elul 4032 | ||
| Leil Selichot 273 | 21 Elul 4033 | ||
| Leil Selichot 274 | 23 Elul 4034 | ||
| Leil Selichot 275 | 25 Elul 4035 |
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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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