Leil Selichot 9480 / סליחות 13240

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13240 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 9477 25 Elul 13237
Leil Selichot 9478 25 Elul 13238
Leil Selichot 9479 21 Elul 13239
Leil Selichot 9480 25 Elul 13240
Leil Selichot 9481 25 Elul 13241
Leil Selichot 9482 21 Elul 13242
Leil Selichot 9483 21 Elul 13243
Leil Selichot 9484 25 Elul 13244

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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