Leil Selichot 7880 / סליחות 11640

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11640 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 7877 25 Elul 11637
Leil Selichot 7878 21 Elul 11638
Leil Selichot 7879 21 Elul 11639
Leil Selichot 7880 23 Elul 11640
Leil Selichot 7881 20 Elul 11641
Leil Selichot 7882 21 Elul 11642
Leil Selichot 7883 23 Elul 11643
Leil Selichot 7884 25 Elul 11644

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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