Leil Selichot 450 / סליחות 4210

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4210 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 447 23 Elul 4207
Leil Selichot 448 25 Elul 4208
Leil Selichot 449 21 Elul 4209
Leil Selichot 450 23 Elul 4210
Leil Selichot 451 25 Elul 4211
Leil Selichot 452 21 Elul 4212
Leil Selichot 453 23 Elul 4213
Leil Selichot 454 25 Elul 4214

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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