Leil Selichot 7330 / סליחות 11090

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11090 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 7327 21 Elul 11087
Leil Selichot 7328 23 Elul 11088
Leil Selichot 7329 25 Elul 11089
Leil Selichot 7330 21 Elul 11090
Leil Selichot 7331 21 Elul 11091
Leil Selichot 7332 25 Elul 11092
Leil Selichot 7333 20 Elul 11093
Leil Selichot 7334 21 Elul 11094

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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