Leil Selichot 1570 / סליחות 5330

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5330 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 1567 25 Elul 5327
Leil Selichot 1568 25 Elul 5328
Leil Selichot 1569 21 Elul 5329
Leil Selichot 1570 25 Elul 5330
Leil Selichot 1571 25 Elul 5331
Leil Selichot 1572 21 Elul 5332
Leil Selichot 1573 23 Elul 5333
Leil Selichot 1574 25 Elul 5334

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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