Leil Selichot 1430 / סליחות 5190

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5190 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 1427 21 Elul 5187
Leil Selichot 1428 23 Elul 5188
Leil Selichot 1429 20 Elul 5189
Leil Selichot 1430 21 Elul 5190
Leil Selichot 1431 23 Elul 5191
Leil Selichot 1432 25 Elul 5192
Leil Selichot 1433 20 Elul 5193
Leil Selichot 1434 23 Elul 5194

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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