Leil Selichot 440 / סליחות 4200

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4200 occurred 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 437 25 Elul 4197
Leil Selichot 438 21 Elul 4198
Leil Selichot 439 21 Elul 4199
Leil Selichot 440 23 Elul 4200
Leil Selichot 441 20 Elul 4201
Leil Selichot 442 21 Elul 4202
Leil Selichot 443 23 Elul 4203
Leil Selichot 444 25 Elul 4204

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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