Leil Selichot 5280 / סליחות 9040

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9040 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 5277 21 Elul 9037
Leil Selichot 5278 25 Elul 9038
Leil Selichot 5279 25 Elul 9039
Leil Selichot 5280 21 Elul 9040
Leil Selichot 5281 23 Elul 9041
Leil Selichot 5282 25 Elul 9042
Leil Selichot 5283 21 Elul 9043
Leil Selichot 5284 21 Elul 9044

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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