Leil Selichot 7570 / סליחות 11330

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11330 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 7567 20 Elul 11327
Leil Selichot 7568 23 Elul 11328
Leil Selichot 7569 25 Elul 11329
Leil Selichot 7570 25 Elul 11330
Leil Selichot 7571 21 Elul 11331
Leil Selichot 7572 23 Elul 11332
Leil Selichot 7573 25 Elul 11333
Leil Selichot 7574 21 Elul 11334

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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