Leil Selichot 170 / סליחות 3930

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3930 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 167 20 Elul 3927
Leil Selichot 168 21 Elul 3928
Leil Selichot 169 23 Elul 3929
Leil Selichot 170 25 Elul 3930
Leil Selichot 171 20 Elul 3931
Leil Selichot 172 23 Elul 3932
Leil Selichot 173 23 Elul 3933
Leil Selichot 174 20 Elul 3934

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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