Leil Selichot 2770 / סליחות 6530

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6530 occurs after nightfall 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 2767 23 Elul 6527
Leil Selichot 2768 23 Elul 6528
Leil Selichot 2769 20 Elul 6529
Leil Selichot 2770 23 Elul 6530
Leil Selichot 2771 23 Elul 6531
Leil Selichot 2772 25 Elul 6532
Leil Selichot 2773 21 Elul 6533
Leil Selichot 2774 23 Elul 6534

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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