Leil Selichot 5780 / סליחות 9540

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9540 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 5777 21 Elul 9537
Leil Selichot 5778 21 Elul 9538
Leil Selichot 5779 23 Elul 9539
Leil Selichot 5780 20 Elul 9540
Leil Selichot 5781 21 Elul 9541
Leil Selichot 5782 23 Elul 9542
Leil Selichot 5783 25 Elul 9543
Leil Selichot 5784 20 Elul 9544

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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