Leil Selichot 1640 / סליחות 5400
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5400 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1637 | 23 Elul 5397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1638 | 25 Elul 5398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1639 | 25 Elul 5399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1640 | 21 Elul 5400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1641 | 25 Elul 5401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1642 | 25 Elul 5402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1643 | 21 Elul 5403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1644 | 23 Elul 5404 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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