Leil Selichot 1840 / סליחות 5600

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5600 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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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1837 23 Elul 5597
Leil Selichot 1838 25 Elul 5598
Leil Selichot 1839 21 Elul 5599
Leil Selichot 1840 21 Elul 5600
Leil Selichot 1841 25 Elul 5601
Leil Selichot 1842 21 Elul 5602
Leil Selichot 1843 21 Elul 5603
Leil Selichot 1844 23 Elul 5604

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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