Leil Selichot 8270 / סליחות 12030

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12030 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 8267 25 Elul 12027
Leil Selichot 8268 21 Elul 12028
Leil Selichot 8269 25 Elul 12029
Leil Selichot 8270 25 Elul 12030
Leil Selichot 8271 21 Elul 12031
Leil Selichot 8272 23 Elul 12032
Leil Selichot 8273 25 Elul 12033
Leil Selichot 8274 21 Elul 12034

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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