Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4981 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 1218 | 23 Elul 4978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1219 | 25 Elul 4979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1220 | 21 Elul 4980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1221 | 23 Elul 4981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1222 | 25 Elul 4982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1223 | 21 Elul 4983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1224 | 21 Elul 4984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1225 | 25 Elul 4985 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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