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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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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