Leil Selichot 690 / סליחות 4450

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4450 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 687 23 Elul 4447
Leil Selichot 688 20 Elul 4448
Leil Selichot 689 21 Elul 4449
Leil Selichot 690 23 Elul 4450
Leil Selichot 691 25 Elul 4451
Leil Selichot 692 20 Elul 4452
Leil Selichot 693 23 Elul 4453
Leil Selichot 694 23 Elul 4454

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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