Leil Selichot 4140 / סליחות 7900

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7900 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 4137 21 Elul 7897
Leil Selichot 4138 25 Elul 7898
Leil Selichot 4139 25 Elul 7899
Leil Selichot 4140 21 Elul 7900
Leil Selichot 4141 23 Elul 7901
Leil Selichot 4142 25 Elul 7902
Leil Selichot 4143 21 Elul 7903
Leil Selichot 4144 21 Elul 7904

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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