Leil Selichot 7680 / סליחות 11440

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11440 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 7677 25 Elul 11437
Leil Selichot 7678 25 Elul 11438
Leil Selichot 7679 21 Elul 11439
Leil Selichot 7680 23 Elul 11440
Leil Selichot 7681 25 Elul 11441
Leil Selichot 7682 21 Elul 11442
Leil Selichot 7683 23 Elul 11443
Leil Selichot 7684 25 Elul 11444

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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