Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4740 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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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 977 | 21 Elul 4737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 978 | 25 Elul 4738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 979 | 25 Elul 4739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 980 | 21 Elul 4740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 981 | 23 Elul 4741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 982 | 25 Elul 4742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 983 | 21 Elul 4743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 984 | 23 Elul 4744 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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