Leil Selichot 5770 / סליחות 9530
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9530 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 5767 | 20 Elul 9527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5768 | 23 Elul 9528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5769 | 25 Elul 9529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5770 | 25 Elul 9530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5771 | 21 Elul 9531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5772 | 25 Elul 9532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5773 | 25 Elul 9533 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5774 | 21 Elul 9534 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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