Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4949 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 1186 | 20 Elul 4946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1187 | 23 Elul 4947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1188 | 23 Elul 4948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1189 | 25 Elul 4949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1190 | 21 Elul 4950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1191 | 23 Elul 4951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1192 | 25 Elul 4952 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1193 | 21 Elul 4953 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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