Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4970 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 1207 | 21 Elul 4967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1208 | 23 Elul 4968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1209 | 20 Elul 4969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1210 | 21 Elul 4970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1211 | 23 Elul 4971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1212 | 25 Elul 4972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1213 | 20 Elul 4973 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1214 | 23 Elul 4974 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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