Leil Selichot 4180 / סליחות 7940

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7940 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 4177 21 Elul 7937
Leil Selichot 4178 23 Elul 7938
Leil Selichot 4179 25 Elul 7939
Leil Selichot 4180 20 Elul 7940
Leil Selichot 4181 23 Elul 7941
Leil Selichot 4182 23 Elul 7942
Leil Selichot 4183 25 Elul 7943
Leil Selichot 4184 21 Elul 7944

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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