Leil Selichot 1940 / סליחות 5700
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5700 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1937 | 21 Elul 5697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1938 | 21 Elul 5698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1939 | 25 Elul 5699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1940 | 25 Elul 5700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1941 | 21 Elul 5701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1942 | 23 Elul 5702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1943 | 25 Elul 5703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1944 | 21 Elul 5704 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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