Leil Selichot 410 / סליחות 4170

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4170 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 407 25 Elul 4167
Leil Selichot 408 21 Elul 4168
Leil Selichot 409 21 Elul 4169
Leil Selichot 410 25 Elul 4170
Leil Selichot 411 21 Elul 4171
Leil Selichot 412 21 Elul 4172
Leil Selichot 413 23 Elul 4173
Leil Selichot 414 20 Elul 4174

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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