Leil Selichot 1650 / סליחות 5410

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5410 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 1647 21 Elul 5407
Leil Selichot 1648 25 Elul 5408
Leil Selichot 1649 20 Elul 5409
Leil Selichot 1650 21 Elul 5410
Leil Selichot 1651 23 Elul 5411
Leil Selichot 1652 20 Elul 5412
Leil Selichot 1653 21 Elul 5413
Leil Selichot 1654 23 Elul 5414

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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