Leil Selichot 4730 / סליחות 8490

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8490 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 4727 25 Elul 8487
Leil Selichot 4728 25 Elul 8488
Leil Selichot 4729 21 Elul 8489
Leil Selichot 4730 25 Elul 8490
Leil Selichot 4731 25 Elul 8491
Leil Selichot 4732 21 Elul 8492
Leil Selichot 4733 23 Elul 8493
Leil Selichot 4734 25 Elul 8494

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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