Leil Selichot 5230 / סליחות 8990

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8990 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 5227 23 Elul 8987
Leil Selichot 5228 25 Elul 8988
Leil Selichot 5229 21 Elul 8989
Leil Selichot 5230 21 Elul 8990
Leil Selichot 5231 25 Elul 8991
Leil Selichot 5232 20 Elul 8992
Leil Selichot 5233 21 Elul 8993
Leil Selichot 5234 23 Elul 8994

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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