Leil Selichot 1470 / סליחות 5230

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5230 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 1467 21 Elul 5227
Leil Selichot 1468 23 Elul 5228
Leil Selichot 1469 25 Elul 5229
Leil Selichot 1470 21 Elul 5230
Leil Selichot 1471 21 Elul 5231
Leil Selichot 1472 25 Elul 5232
Leil Selichot 1473 25 Elul 5233
Leil Selichot 1474 21 Elul 5234

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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