Leil Selichot 3940 / סליחות 7700

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7700 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 3937 21 Elul 7697
Leil Selichot 3938 23 Elul 7698
Leil Selichot 3939 25 Elul 7699
Leil Selichot 3940 21 Elul 7700
Leil Selichot 3941 21 Elul 7701
Leil Selichot 3942 25 Elul 7702
Leil Selichot 3943 25 Elul 7703
Leil Selichot 3944 21 Elul 7704

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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