Leil Selichot 4280 / סליחות 8040

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8040 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 4277 23 Elul 8037
Leil Selichot 4278 20 Elul 8038
Leil Selichot 4279 23 Elul 8039
Leil Selichot 4280 23 Elul 8040
Leil Selichot 4281 25 Elul 8041
Leil Selichot 4282 21 Elul 8042
Leil Selichot 4283 23 Elul 8043
Leil Selichot 4284 25 Elul 8044

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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