Leil Selichot 4570 / סליחות 8330

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8330 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 4567 23 Elul 8327
Leil Selichot 4568 25 Elul 8328
Leil Selichot 4569 20 Elul 8329
Leil Selichot 4570 21 Elul 8330
Leil Selichot 4571 23 Elul 8331
Leil Selichot 4572 20 Elul 8332
Leil Selichot 4573 21 Elul 8333
Leil Selichot 4574 23 Elul 8334

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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