Leil Selichot 9170 / סליחות 12930

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12930 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 9167 20 Elul 12927
Leil Selichot 9168 21 Elul 12928
Leil Selichot 9169 23 Elul 12929
Leil Selichot 9170 20 Elul 12930
Leil Selichot 9171 21 Elul 12931
Leil Selichot 9172 23 Elul 12932
Leil Selichot 9173 25 Elul 12933
Leil Selichot 9174 20 Elul 12934

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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