Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8140 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 4377 | 23 Elul 8137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4378 | 23 Elul 8138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4379 | 25 Elul 8139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4380 | 20 Elul 8140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4381 | 23 Elul 8141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4382 | 25 Elul 8142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4383 | 25 Elul 8143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4384 | 21 Elul 8144 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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