Leil Selichot 1040 / סליחות 4800

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4800 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 1037 20 Elul 4797
Leil Selichot 1038 23 Elul 4798
Leil Selichot 1039 23 Elul 4799
Leil Selichot 1040 25 Elul 4800
Leil Selichot 1041 21 Elul 4801
Leil Selichot 1042 23 Elul 4802
Leil Selichot 1043 25 Elul 4803
Leil Selichot 1044 21 Elul 4804

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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