Leil Selichot 2780 / סליחות 6540

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6540 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 2777 21 Elul 6537
Leil Selichot 2778 25 Elul 6538
Leil Selichot 2779 25 Elul 6539
Leil Selichot 2780 21 Elul 6540
Leil Selichot 2781 23 Elul 6541
Leil Selichot 2782 25 Elul 6542
Leil Selichot 2783 21 Elul 6543
Leil Selichot 2784 21 Elul 6544

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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