Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4040 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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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 277 | 23 Elul 4037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 278 | 25 Elul 4038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 279 | 25 Elul 4039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 280 | 21 Elul 4040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 281 | 25 Elul 4041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 282 | 25 Elul 4042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 283 | 21 Elul 4043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 284 | 23 Elul 4044 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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