Leil Selichot 1880 / סליחות 5640

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5640 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 1877 23 Elul 5637
Leil Selichot 1878 23 Elul 5638
Leil Selichot 1879 25 Elul 5639
Leil Selichot 1880 21 Elul 5640
Leil Selichot 1881 23 Elul 5641
Leil Selichot 1882 25 Elul 5642
Leil Selichot 1883 20 Elul 5643
Leil Selichot 1884 23 Elul 5644

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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