Leil Selichot 4080 / סליחות 7840

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7840 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 4077 23 Elul 7837
Leil Selichot 4078 20 Elul 7838
Leil Selichot 4079 21 Elul 7839
Leil Selichot 4080 23 Elul 7840
Leil Selichot 4081 25 Elul 7841
Leil Selichot 4082 20 Elul 7842
Leil Selichot 4083 23 Elul 7843
Leil Selichot 4084 25 Elul 7844

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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