Leil Selichot 870 / סליחות 4630

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4630 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 867 25 Elul 4627
Leil Selichot 868 20 Elul 4628
Leil Selichot 869 23 Elul 4629
Leil Selichot 870 25 Elul 4630
Leil Selichot 871 25 Elul 4631
Leil Selichot 872 21 Elul 4632
Leil Selichot 873 25 Elul 4633
Leil Selichot 874 25 Elul 4634

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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