Leil Selichot 1630 / סליחות 5390

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5390 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 1627 23 Elul 5387
Leil Selichot 1628 25 Elul 5388
Leil Selichot 1629 20 Elul 5389
Leil Selichot 1630 23 Elul 5390
Leil Selichot 1631 23 Elul 5391
Leil Selichot 1632 25 Elul 5392
Leil Selichot 1633 21 Elul 5393
Leil Selichot 1634 23 Elul 5394

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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