Leil Selichot 480 / סליחות 4240

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4240 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 477 23 Elul 4237
Leil Selichot 478 25 Elul 4238
Leil Selichot 479 21 Elul 4239
Leil Selichot 480 23 Elul 4240
Leil Selichot 481 25 Elul 4241
Leil Selichot 482 21 Elul 4242
Leil Selichot 483 21 Elul 4243
Leil Selichot 484 25 Elul 4244

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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