Leil Selichot 870 / סְלִיחוֹת 4630
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4630 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 868 | 20 Elul 4628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 869 | 23 Elul 4629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 870 | 25 Elul 4630 | ||
| Leil Selichot 871 | 25 Elul 4631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 872 | 21 Elul 4632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 873 | 25 Elul 4633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 874 | 25 Elul 4634 | ||
| Leil Selichot 875 | 21 Elul 4635 |
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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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